Intonation

Definition

Intonation refers to speakers’ use of pitch in order to convey conversational (discourse-level) information with other speakers and listeners. Similar tones are used as in tonal languages, however, it is used to convey different information (Zsiga, 2013, p. 392).

Examples

We have not yet found a specific discussion of intonational patterns of Hul’q’umi’num’, Skwxwú7mesh, or Secwepemctsín.