(in-flec-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 any change in tone or pitch of the voice; 2 deviation from a straight or normal course; 3 a change in the form of a word usually by adding a suffix

Example Sentence

The inflection of his voice told me he was lying.

Synonyms

modulation; intonation; change in tone

Antonyms

monotone

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

inflection
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • flexion
  • section

  • advection
  • affection
  • collection
  • complexion
  • confection
  • connection
  • convection
  • correction
  • defection
  • detection
  • direction
  • dissection
  • ejection
  • election
  • erection
  • infection
  • inflection
  • injection
  • inspection
  • objection
  • perfection
  • projection
  • protection
  • reflection
  • rejection
  • selection

  • circumspection
  • disaffection
  • disconnection
  • disinfection
  • imperfection
  • insurrection
  • interjection
  • intersection
  • introspection
  • predilection
  • preelection
  • recollection
  • redirection
  • reelection
  • reinspection
  • resurrection

  • interconnection
  • overprotection