Intonation refers to the rise and fall of pitch in your voice. In English, rising intonation often signals a question, uncertainty, or surprise, while falling intonation expresses certainty or completion.

For example, the sentence “You’re coming?” with rising intonation becomes a yes/no question, but with falling intonation it expresses mild disbelief or confirmation. Understanding these differences helps avoid miscommunication.

Practicing intonation also improves your emotional expression. English relies heavily on pitch to show enthusiasm, doubt, sarcasm, or excitement. Mimicking native speakers will help you gain natural-sounding melody in your speech.

Tip: Practice dialogues from movies and exaggerate the intonation — it helps build instinct.