How to Pronounce Detune

To pronounce "detune", say DET-un-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DET-un-e

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"detune" has 3 syllables: det-un-e.

What does detune mean?

verb

  1. To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument. Often done to produce sounds not normally possible, or in the case of stringed instruments to reduce tension for the purposes of shipping or maintenance.

    “Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.”

  2. To alter the capacitance of a circuit such that its resonant frequency differs from the incoming frequency.

Synonyms

untune

Related words

downtunedistunedropuntuneflatdowntoneflatten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detune"?▾

"Detune" has 3 syllables: det · un · e.

What does "detune" mean?▾

Detune: To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument. Often done to produce sounds not normally possible, or in the case of stringed instruments to reduce tension for the purposes of shipping or maintenance.

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