Definition: Falling Intonation

Falling intonation is when the pitch of your voice drops at the end of a sentence. It’s the most common intonation pattern in English and is typically used in:

Statements

Wh - questions

Commands

End of a conversation or thought

Examples:

1. It’s time to go.

   (A statement: your voice falls on "go.")

2. Where are you going?

   (A wh- question: the voice falls on "going.")