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Monotone

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Lack of EmotionPlay
Monotone voices are often perceived as lacking emotion or enthusiasm. SlideHe answered the phone with a monotone 'hello', sounding disinterested.
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Boredom EffectPlay
Using a monotone voice might unintentionally cause listeners to feel bored. SlideThe lecturer's monotone speech made the students yawn.
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Robotic TonePlay
A monotone voice can sound robotic, lacking the usual ups and downs of speech. SlideHer monotone recital made her sound like a robot.