what is intonation and stress

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There are different definitions of intonation at
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intonation

In general, it is a manner of riaing and falling pitch when speaking or chanting, or the ability or inability sing on key.
The word "stress" in this context means how loudly you say each syllable in comparison with the other syllables in the word or sentence.

in ton A tion -- In that word, the third syllable is "stressed."
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