How to pronounce atone
Say it like uh-TOHN. Atone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOHN).
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- uh
- TOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of atone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-TOHN.
What does atone mean?
- To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offense, crime, mistake or deficiency.“He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder.”
- To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.
Where does atone come from?
From atone (“reconciled”), from Middle English atone, attone, atoon (“agreed”, literally “at one”), equivalent to at + one.
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Words that rhyme with atone
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Questions about saying atone
How do you pronounce atone?
Say uh-TOHN. The American pronunciation is /əˈtoʊn/. In British English it is /əˈtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atone?
Atone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOHN). Broken into parts: uh · TOHN.
Is atone 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 /əˈtəʊn/ (uh-TOHN).