How to pronounce intoning
Say it like in-TOH-ning. Intoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- in
- TOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intoning 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intoning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-TOH-ning.
What does intoning mean?
Words that rhyme with intoning
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Questions about saying intoning
How do you pronounce intoning?
Say in-TOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intoning?
Intoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: in · TOH · ning.
Is intoning 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 /ˌɪnˈtəʊnɪŋ/ (in-TOH-ning).