inflection
(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
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
inflection
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