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 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 Around 35% of Black workers report code switching in the office—defined by changing language, tone of voice, or physical appearance to fit a dominant work culture—compared to just 12% of their white counterparts, according to a new survey from job search platform Indeed. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2024 There’s also a feature for listening to and judging your tone of voice, meant to help prevent you from coming across poorly in conversations. Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2023 The same mimetic codes are constantly used: the argumentative jerking of the hands, the singing tone of voice . . . Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 3 Nov. 2023

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“Tone of voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20of%20voice. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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