How to pronounce toneme
Say it like TOH-neem. Toneme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- neem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toneme 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.
- neemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of toneme
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-neem.
What does toneme mean?
- A phoneme in a language that uses different tones for different meanings.
Where does toneme come from?
From tone + -eme.
Words that rhyme with toneme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toneme.
Questions about saying toneme
How do you pronounce toneme?
Say TOH-neem. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊnim/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊnim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toneme?
Toneme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · neem.
Is toneme 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 /ˈtəʊnim/ (TOH-neem).