tone of voice

noun phrase

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

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Historically, brand was the domain of marketing and communications, the territory of logos, tone of voice and campaign messaging. Andrew Collis, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 Over the course of what could have been several hours or several days, Huda makes some good points in a loud tone of voice, and Jeremiah makes a lot of coughing noises in the back of his throat. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 18 June 2025 Think, for example, how tone of voice can indicate sarcasm, concern, or confidence. Carol Kinsey Goman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 When speaking to them, using a soft, reassuring tone of voice can encourage them to trust you more. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tone of voice

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“Tone of voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20of%20voice. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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