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

The Accents Every character in Nolan’s film not only has an American accent but does little to adjust their tone of voice. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026

Each brand is approaching the opportunity differently and to sit within brand tone of voice. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Sayer wore a long-sleeve yellow shirt and answered a question from the judge to verify his identity in a bright tone of voice. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

Rodrigo sings about a first date in a slithering, secretive tone of voice—then starts stabbing one note over and over for the chorus. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026

Rhymes for tone of voice

• choice
• rejoice