Definition of Intonation pattern

1. Noun. Intonations characteristic of questions and requests and statements.

Generic synonyms: Intonation, Modulation, Pitch Contour

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intonation Pattern

intolerated
intolerating
intoleration
intomb
intombed
intombing
intombment
intombs
intonaco
intonacos
intonate
intonated
intonates
intonating
intonation
intonation pattern (current term)
intonational
intonationally
intonations
intone
intoned
intonement
intonements
intoner
intoners
intones
intoning
intoningly
intonings
intorsion

Literary usage of Intonation pattern

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Toda Grammar and Texts by Murray Barnson Emeneau (1984)
"Three sentence-ending intonations are to be distinguished, an intonation pattern of vocatives in formal address, and a pause-intonation. ..."

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