Inflection

/ɪnflˈɛkʃən/

/ˌɪnˈfɫɛkʃən/

Inflection

the patterns of stress and intonation in a language

synonyms : prosody

(grammar) a change in the structure of a word, usually adding a suffix, according to its grammatical function

synonyms : inflexion

a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified

synonyms : modulation

deviation from a straight or normal course

synonyms : flection

Examples

1. And our next word is inflections.

2. Their inflections are their own.

3. Then, different inflection also contributes to the perception of an accent.

4. - So just change your inflection a little bit.