How to pronounce atonal
Say it like ay-TOH-nul. Atonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- ay
- TOH
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atonal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-TOH-nul.
What does atonal mean?
- Lacking a tonal center or key.
- Not tonal, lacking tones.
Where does atonal come from?
From a- + tonal.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with atonal
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Questions about saying atonal
How do you pronounce atonal?
Say ay-TOH-nul. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈtoʊnəl/. In British English it is /eɪˈtəʊnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atonal?
Atonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: ay · TOH · nul.
Is atonal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ (ay-TOH-nul).