How to pronounce tonal
Say it like TOH-nul. Tonal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tonal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-nul.
What does tonal mean?
- Of or relating to tones or tonality.
- Of or relating to the general character, mood, or trend of something.
- Employing tones that have a predictable relationship to some tonic.
- An animal companion which accompanies a person from birth to death.
Where does tonal come from?
From tone + -al.
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Words that rhyme with tonal
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Questions about saying tonal
How do you pronounce tonal?
Say TOH-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊnəl/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonal?
Tonal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · nul.
Is tonal 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 /ˈtəʊnəl/ (TOH-nul).