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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More recent studies reinforce the idea that dogs recognize specific words, including their names, beyond responding to tone of voice.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Brodsky taught me that scientists measure the richness of communication by looking at two dimensions: Cues (facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, gestures) and synchronicity (real-time or delayed communication).
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Body language, facial expressions and tone of voice often reveal more than words.
—Michael Shribman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The same goes for cats, who, like their canine counterparts, are able to pick up on our body language cues, tone of voice, and facial expressions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Brodsky taught me that scientists measure the richness of communication by looking at two dimensions: Cues (facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, gestures) and synchronicity (real-time or delayed communication).
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Body language, facial expressions and tone of voice often reveal more than words.
—Michael Shribman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The same goes for cats, who, like their canine counterparts, are able to pick up on our body language cues, tone of voice, and facial expressions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Tone of voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20of%20voice. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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