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TONE GROUP VI

(Low Pre-Head+) Low Rise (+Rising Tail)

Low Rise: the voice rises during the word from a low to a

medium pitch or a little above.
Tone Group VI is used in non-final, not categoric statements

reserving judgment, expressing reproving criticism or resentful

contradiction. It is often used for continuative purposes, to show
that there is more to be said, as, for example, in enumerations.

Tone Group VI is also used in disapproving, slightly wondering,
mildly puzzled special questions; in disapproving and sceptical

general questions; in calmly warning imperatives and in short
interjections reserving judgement and implying calm, casual

acknowledgement of a not unexpected matter.

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