How to pronounce tones
Say it like TOHNZ. Tones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/toʊnz/TOHNZ
UK British/təʊnz/TOHNZ
- TOHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHNZ.
What does tones mean?
noun
- plural of tone How to pronounce tone
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tone How to pronounce tone
Words that rhyme with tones
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tones.
Questions about saying tones
How do you pronounce tones?
Say TOHNZ. The American pronunciation is /toʊnz/. In British English it is /təʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tones?
Tones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOHNZ.
Is tones 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 /təʊnz/ (TOHNZ).