How to pronounce intones
Say it like in-TOHNZ. Intones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOHNZ).
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- in
- TOHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of intones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-TOHNZ.
What does intones mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of intone How to pronounce intone
Words that rhyme with intones
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Questions about saying intones
How do you pronounce intones?
Say in-TOHNZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intones?
Intones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOHNZ). Broken into parts: in · TOHNZ.
Is intones 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 /ˌɪnˈtəʊnz/ (in-TOHNZ).