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Intonation Pattern III
(Low Pre-Head +) Low Rise (+Tail)
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Model: Do you play tennis? ˏYes.
ˏSometimes ∙
Of ˏcourse .
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Stress – and – tone marks in the text: Low Rise [ˏ].
Before the Low Rise the Low Pre–Head is pronounced on the same pitch level as the start of the rise. The rise in the nucleus starts from the lowest level and usually reaches the medium level. If the nucleus is followed by a tail, it is pronounced on the lowest level and the syllables of the tail rise gradually.
This intonation pattern is used:
In statements, not categoric, non–final, encouraging further conversation, reserving judgement.
e.g. Have you heard about Max? ˏNo.
Shall we be in time? I ˏthink so.
What do you want at the grocer’s? ˏTea, ˏrice, ˏcheese...
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