words re-mem'ber and im-por'tant, the second syllable is accented. In the
words rec-ol-lect' and rep-re-sent', the third syllable is accented.



INFLECTION.

Inflection is an upward or downward slide of the voice. The Rising
Inflection, sometimes marked thus ('), is an upward slide of the voice.

Examples

Has he come'?
Has he gone?
Are you sick'?
Will you go'?
Are they here'?


The Falling Inflection, marked thus (') is a downward slide of the voice.

Examples

They are here.
He has gone.
He has come
I will go.
I am well.