- High tone (/ˈhaɪ ˌtoʊn/): This tone is produced by raising the pitch of the voice. It is often used to indicate emphasis, surprise, or excitement.
- Mid tone (/ˈmɪd ˌtoʊn/): This tone is produced by keeping the pitch of the voice steady. It is the tone that is most commonly used in English.
- Low tone (/ˈloʊ ˌtoʊn/): This tone is produced by lowering the pitch of the voice. It is often used to indicate sadness, disappointment, or anger.