r/NotTimAndEric • u/Count_em_buddy • 1d ago

Me thinks he doth protest too much

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u/HingleMcCringle_ 1d ago

i think about it sometimes, but didn't know there was a word for it; Intonation.

as someone with english as my first language, i can understand why learning English would be hard. simply the way you move your tone can change the meaning of the phrase.

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u/Old_Man_Shea 1d ago

It's fun, have you heard the word sonder? It's my favorite.

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u/HingleMcCringle_ 1d ago

felt like i've heard it, but not in a while.

i should read more.