The Low-Fall in the nucleus starts from the mid-level or lower and usually reaches the lowest level pitch. The unstressed syllables which form the tail are pronounced on the lowest level pitch. The unstressed syllables forming the pre-head are pronounced either on the low level pitch or rise gradually This intonation pattern is used: In statements: final, categoric, calm, reserved. Whose book is this? – It’s ˎMother’s. In special questions: calm, serious, flat, reserved, very often unsympathetic. One book is missing. – ˎWhich? In imperatives: calm, unemotional, serious. I’ll send it to him. – ˎDon’t. How can I get in touch with him? – ˎPhone him.
