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Definition
Pitch at which the syllable of a word is pronounced; can make a difference in meaning.
Source: Language Files, eleventh edition, edited by Vedrana Mihalicek and Christin Wilson
Example
In tone languages, pitch contrast on syllables signal differences in word meanings.
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