IMPORTANCE AND USAGE OF INTONATION IN ENGLISH

Abstract

Language can perform its function as the most important means of human intercourse only as a language of sounds. Phonetics studies speech sounds and it’s a branch of linguistics. This article gives information about one of the main part of suprsegmental feature of intonation. Intonation or the pitch pattern of a voice is important in spoken English because it conveys meaning in many ways. In this episode and the accompanying study notes we will learn about intonation, stress and rhythm patterns and how their correct use is vital for speaking English naturally and fluently.