How to pronounce tonous
Say it like TOH-nus. Tonous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonous 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tonous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-nus.
What does tonous mean?
- Having a strong tone or sound; sonorous
Where does tonous come from?
From tone + -ous.
Words that rhyme with tonous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tonous.
Questions about saying tonous
How do you pronounce tonous?
Say TOH-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊnəs/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonous?
Tonous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · nus.
Is tonous 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 /ˈtəʊnəs/ (TOH-nus).