Speaking: Pronunciation B2 - Lesson 2: Using Intonation to Convey Attitude (Sarcasm, Doubt - Basic)

B2 Pronunciation: Attitude & Intonation
B2
Attitude & Intonation
ការប្រើប្រាស់សំនៀង
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:

Learn to use the Fall-Rise tone for doubt and the Flat tone for sarcasm.

💬 Scenario: A "Great" Idea

Friend A "I'm going to quit my job and become a rock star."
Friend B (Doubt) "Really? ↘↗" Meaning: "Are you sure that's a good idea?" (Fall-Rise Tone)
Friend A "Yes! I'll be famous in a week."
Friend B (Sarcasm) "Yeah, sure. " Meaning: "That will definitely NOT happen." (Flat/Bored Tone)

The 3 Key Tones

1. The Fall-Rise (↘↗) Doubt/Unsure
Your voice goes down, then up. It shows you are not 100% convinced.
"Really? (Are you sure?)"
2. The Flat Tone (→) Sarcasm/Boredom
Your voice stays low and does not move. It shows you don't mean what you say.
"Yeah, right. (I don't believe you.)"
3. The High Fall (↘) Excitement/Truth
Your voice starts high and drops. It shows genuine emotion.
"Really! (Wow!)"

Match the Meaning

Listen to "Good luck."

(Flat/Sarcastic) (High Fall/Genuine)
Which one means "You will fail"?
Option A
Option B

Listen to "It's okay."

(High Fall/Certain) (Fall-Rise/Doubt)
Which one means "I don't really like it"?
Option A
Option B

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