tone of voice
noun phrase
: the way a person is speaking to someone
I don't like your tone of voice.
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Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Companies like Hume try to glean emotions based on things like tone of voice.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 15 Oct. 2024
For instance, a certain word, tone of voice, or even time of day can be a trigger when someone is not equipped to handle conflict.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Significant progress has been made to advance AI in the realm of recognition - so that AI can interpret tone of voice and micro-gestures.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Companies like Hume try to glean emotions based on things like tone of voice.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 15 Oct. 2024
For instance, a certain word, tone of voice, or even time of day can be a trigger when someone is not equipped to handle conflict.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Significant progress has been made to advance AI in the realm of recognition - so that AI can interpret tone of voice and micro-gestures.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Tone of voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20of%20voice. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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