tone of voice

noun phrase

: the way a person is speaking to someone
I don't like your tone of voice.

Examples of tone of voice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Matalan’s in-house copy team will continue to oversee descriptions, the retailer said, fact-checking things like the material of products and editing for clarity or Matalan’s tone of voice. Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 27 Mar. 2024 The model developed its parametric memory from internet sources, in addition to customer data to understand the Matalan tone of voice, as well as its typical shopper, according to Kin + Carta’s chief technology officer in data and AI Karl Hampson. Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 27 Mar. 2024 For example, call centers monitor what their operators say and their tone of voice. Nazanin Andalibi, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2024 Now imagine repeating the same words with energy and enthusiasm, an upbeat tone of voice, and a vibrant positive smile lighting up your face. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 For example, a multimodal AI agent could discern a user’s emotions from non-verbal cues such as tone of voice, gestures, and facial expressions. Joanne Chen, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 Asking a stadium employee for directions in a tone of voice that people didn’t like. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2024 Usually a burden shouldered by workers of color, the term refers to the practice of changing your language, tone of voice, or physical appearance to fit in with the dominant culture. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2024 This includes the tone of voice, language, and clarity of communication to ensure consistency and relevance. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024

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“Tone of voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20of%20voice. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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