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

Dogs may need additional cues, like body language or tone of voice, to fully interpret complex emotions like sadness. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026

Texting also strips out tone of voice and facial expression, the signals that make intent easier to interpret. — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

For instance, this would be equivalent to jumping to conclusions after receiving a vague text message, or suddenly feeling defensive because of someone’s tone of voice. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

In summer 2024, healthcare company Kaiser Permanente rolled out a tool that attempts to analyze nurses’ tone of voice and level of empathy during patient calls. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for tone of voice

• choice
• rejoice