How to pronounce ringtone
Say it like RING-tohn. Ringtone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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US American/ˈrɪŋˌtoʊn/RING-tohn
UK British/ˈrɪŋˌtəʊn/RING-tohn
- RING
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ringtone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ringtone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RING-tohn.
What does ringtone mean?
noun
- The sound made by a telephone when ringing.
- A customizable tone used to indicate an incoming call on a telephone, especially a mobile phone.“I set my favorite song as my ringtone.”
- Of a telephone: to play a ringtone.
Where does ringtone come from?
From ring + tone.
Questions about saying ringtone
How do you pronounce ringtone?
Say RING-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋˌtoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋˌtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ringtone?
Ringtone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · tohn.
Is ringtone 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 /ˈrɪŋˌtəʊn/ (RING-tohn).