Synonyms for

Inflection

Verb / ˌɪˈnflekʃʌn / Another word for inflection — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inflection is a change in the pitch or tone of someone's voice, or a change in the form of a word that shows its grammatical function.

Synonyms & similar words

inflexion flexion prosody modulation flection intonation accent stress modulation pitch cadence tone articulation diction enunciation pronunciation prosody rhythm vocalization emphasis expression variation nuance variation variation

Example sentences

  1. Her inflection when she said 'thank you' made it sound insincere.
  2. I can tell when my mom is angry by the inflection in her voice.
  3. The inflection of the word 'cat' changes when you add an 's' to make it plural.
  4. He used a lot of inflection when he was telling the story to make it more interesting.
  5. The inflection in her voice when she's nervous is very noticeable.

Quotes

  • Inflection can change everything.
  • Inflection is everything.
  • Inflection is the spice of life.

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