Intonation Pattern XI
(Low Pre-Head +) Falling Head + High Fall ( +Tail)
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Model : How are you finding your new job?
Liking the 'work im`mensely.
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The High Fall starts from a higher pitch than the preceding syllable of the Falling Head.
If the head contains only one stressed word the High Fall starts from the level of the stressed syllable.
e .g. How nice!
This intonation pattern is used:
In statements, conveying personal concern, sounding light, airy, warm but without the disgruntled effect of Pattern X.
e.g. Why don’t they work in the evenings? 'Some of them `do, I believe.
In questions:
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