LA ENTONACIÓN (IV)
Entonación imperativa
Commands have an intonation that descends from the stressed syllable to the end of the phrase.
Commands are stronger when pronounced faster, louder or with more emotion.
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| Siéntate | ¡Siéntate! |
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Escucha y repite las frases con entonación de orden suave o fuerte: |
| Siéntate |
Now record your voice in an audio note and check your intonation.
| ¡Siéntate! |
Now record your voice in an audio note and check your intonation.
| Bébete la leche. |
Now record your voice in an audio note and check your intonation.
| Déjame en paz. |
Now record your voice in an audio note and check your intonation.
| Vete, por favor. |
Now record your voice in an audio note and check your intonation.
| ¡Vete ya! |
Now record your voice in an audio note and check your intonation.
Entonación exclamativa
The intonation of exclamations rises and falls more quickly.
In general, the intonation descends.
¡Qué bonito!
Intonation varies greatly according to the emotion the exclamation expresses.
¡No te lo vas a creer! (sorpresa)