Pitch contour

Okay kiddo, so when we talk, our voices make sounds that go up and down. This is called our pitch contour. It's like a rollercoaster for our voice! Sometimes our voice goes high, and sometimes it goes low. This helps us express different emotions or emphasize important words.

For example, when we ask a question, our pitch contour goes up at the end, and when we make a statement, it usually goes down. It's kind of like our voice is asking a question or making a statement too!

Have you ever heard someone speak in a monotone voice? That means their pitch contour stays the same and doesn't go up or down. It can make them sound boring or not express their feelings as well.

So, pitch contour is like the melody of our voice when we talk. It helps us communicate and express ourselves better.