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intonating

/ˈɪntəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɪntʌˌneɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To intone or recite (words), especially emphatically or in a chanting manner.

Examples :

"The teacher was intonating the poem, emphasizing each line with a slow, rhythmic voice. "
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Related Words

Illustration dramatic

dramatic adjective

/dɹəˈmætɪk/

Of or relating to the drama.

"The school play was a dramatic performance, full of exciting action and emotional scenes. "

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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intonation noun

/ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/

The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

"The teacher's intonation helped the students understand the difference between a question and a statement. "

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rehearsal noun

/ɹɪˈhɜː(ɹ)səl/

The practicing of something which is to be performed before an audience, usually to test or improve the interaction between several participating people, or to allow technical adjustments with respect to staging to be done.

"The band held a rehearsal before their concert to ensure everyone was on the same page and the stage lighting worked properly. "

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chanting verb

/ˈtʃæntɪŋ/ /ˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/

To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.

"The children were chanting the school song, their voices blending in a beautiful, simple melody. "

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rhythmic adjective

/ˈɹɪð.mək/

Of or relating to rhythm.

"The rhythmic drumming made it easy to dance to the music. "

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vocalize verb

/ˈvoʊ.kə.laɪz/

To express with the voice, to utter.

"The baby started to vocalize, making cooing sounds to get her mother's attention. "

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thunderous adjective

/ˈθʌn.dəɹ.əs/

Very loud; that sounds like thunder; thundersome. Also in metaphorical expressions, signifying fury.

"The crowd erupted in a thunderous applause after the winning goal. "

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emphatically adverb

/ɪmˈfætɪkli/ /ɛmˈfætɪkli/

In an emphatic manner; with emphasis.

"She emphatically denied stealing the cookie, shaking her head and raising her voice. "

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emphasizing verb

/ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪsɪŋ/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

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emphasize verb

/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."