Comparative analysis of intonation patterns and their influence on semantic connotations in the English, Russian and Kazakh languages

This article is devoted to the comparative analysis of intonation patterns in English, Russian and Kazakh languages. The importance of intonation as a means of expressing emotional state, communicative intention and organisation of speech act is emphasized. The characteristics of intonation contours, their classification and role in each of the languages under consideration are analysed. Special attention is paid to the problems arising in intercultural communication due to differences in intonation patterns. The results of the study make it possible to highlight universal and specific features of intonation systems due to linguistic and cultural factors, which can be useful for language learners and specialists in the field of intercultural communication.

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