upspeak
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:It's often seen in confident tones of authority figures like teachers or police officers.
Definition:A pitch variation in speech where the ending of a sentence is marked by a fall, conveying confidence or finality.
From falling intonation
Example:He used a low pitch to emphasize his points and gain the audience's trust.
Definition:The quality of being spoken with a lower than usual tone, contrasting sharply with upspeak.
From low pitch
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