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downward inflection

technique Endorsed by 1 creator

A speaking technique where the voice pitch drops at the end of statements to convey authority and confidence.

Endorsed by

Lewis Howes

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speaking communication authority vocal technique

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"Obama uses a downward inflection... that is very authoritative. So even that vocal cue makes us think, well, he knows what he's talking about."
Barack Obama's #1 Speaking Trick · Mar 2026