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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Besides facial expressions, there could be an assessment of tone of voice, words expressed, overall body language, and a slew of other physiological signals.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Shirin Galili, a parenting educator and former teacher, has captivated 1.9 million viewers on Instagram with her demonstration of how tone of voice and body language can transform communication with children.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Companies like Hume try to glean emotions based on things like tone of voice.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 15 Oct. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Shirin Galili, a parenting educator and former teacher, has captivated 1.9 million viewers on Instagram with her demonstration of how tone of voice and body language can transform communication with children.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Companies like Hume try to glean emotions based on things like tone of voice.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Tone of voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20of%20voice. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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