口く調ちょう

noun

tone of voice; manner of speaking

Refers to the overall quality, pitch, rhythm, or emotional coloring of speech, not just the words themselves. Often used when describing how something is said.

• 彼かれの口く調ちょうはとても優やさしかった。

  His tone of voice was very gentle.

• 怒おこった口く調ちょうで話はなさないでください。

  Please don't speak in an angry tone.