“抑扬顿挫”常见的英文表达是 “cadence”（侧重于语调、节奏的起伏变化，常用于描述声音、语言等），也可用 “rhythmic rise and fall”（更直白地体现节奏的起伏） 或 “with varied intonation and rhythm”（详细描述语调、节奏的多样变化） 来表达。以下为具体例句：
His speech had a beautiful cadence, rising and falling just right to keep the audience engaged.（他的演讲抑扬顿挫，节奏恰到好处，牢牢抓住了听众的注意力。 ）
The poet read his verses with a rhythmic rise and fall, making the words come alive.（诗人朗诵自己的诗篇时抑扬顿挫，让文字鲜活起来。 ）
She spoke in a clear voice, with varied intonation and rhythm, which added a lot of charm to her storytelling.（她说话声音清晰，抑扬顿挫，为她的讲故事增添了不少魅力。 ）