Intonation Pattern IX
High Fall
(Low Pre-Head +) High Fall (+ Tail)
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Model : Why didn’t you buy the picture?
- ˋMuch too ex pensive.
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Stress –and – tone marks in the text: High Fall | ` |
The High Fall in the nucleus starts very high and usually reaches the lowest pitch. The syllables of the tail are pronounced on the Low level.
The High Fall provides a greater degree of prominence for the word, making it emphatic. The degree of prominence depends on the height of the fall.
This intonation pattern is used:
In statements, conveying personal concern or involvement, sounding lively, interested, airy; very common in conversation.
e.g. Do you know the man? `No (I `don’t) `Yes (I `do)
Where is my copy? `Peter took it for you.
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