语调短语是一个话语单元,具有相对完整的语调和韵律结构,语调短语的数量以及语调断点的划分都会影响句子的意思。本文旨在通过语调短语和语法的关联,介绍语调短语的划分以及不同语法下的语调断点的意义,便于英语学习者更好的理解语调短语,从而更好的掌握英语学习方法,提高发音技巧。语调结构在本质上反映了语法结构。一个语调分断(两个连续语调短语的分界)与句法(语法)的分界基本上是一致的。一个语调断点通常会在连续的分句间,有时也会 Intonation phrase is a unit of speech, with a relatively complete tone and rhythm structure, the number of intonation phrases and the division of the tone breakpoints will affect the meaning of the sentence. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the classification of the intonational phrases and the meaning of the breakpoints under different grammar through the relationship between the intonational phrases and the grammar so that the English learners can understand the intonational phrases better so as to better master the learning methods of English and improve the pronunciation skills . Intonation structure essentially reflects the grammatical structure. An intonation break (the boundary between two consecutive intonation phrases) and the syntactic (grammar) boundaries are basically the same. A tone breakpoint is usually between consecutive clauses, sometimes too