(in-flex-ion) 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 Chiefly British.

Example Sentence

The inflexion of his voice told me he was lying.

Synonyms

modulation; intonation; change in tone

Antonyms

monotone

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

inflexion
Hear It! Say It! Write It!