English–Korean
“intonation” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationeogyang
Example
저는 억양을 바꿔서 말해 봤어요.cheo neun eo gyang eul pa kkwo seo mal hae pwa sseo yo
I tried speaking with a different intonation.
How to say “intonation” in Korean
“Intonation” in Korean is 억양 (eogyang).
The pitch contour running across a whole utterance, carrying clues about attitude and sentence type.
Example sentences with 억양
그 배우는 억양으로 감정을 잘 전달해요.keu pae u neun eo gyang eu ro kam jeong eul chal cheon dal hae yo
That actor conveys emotions well through intonation.
Tips for using 억양
- English learners can use intonation to notice why the same words may sound friendly, surprised, or questioning in conversation.