How to pronounce intone
Say it like in-TOHN. Intone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOHN).
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- in
- TOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of intone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-TOHN.
What does intone mean?
- To give tone or variety of tone to; to vocalize.
- To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to speak or recite with singing voice; to chant.“to intone the church service”
- To utter a tone; utter a protracted sound.
Where does intone come from?
From Middle English entune, entone, from Old French entoner, from Medieval Latin intonō, from in- (inchoative prefix) + tonus (“pitch, tone”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix); doublet of intonate.
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Words that rhyme with intone
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Questions about saying intone
How do you pronounce intone?
Say in-TOHN. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtoʊn/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intone?
Intone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOHN). Broken into parts: in · TOHN.
Is intone 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 /ɪnˈtəʊn/ (in-TOHN).