How to Pronounce Halftone

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

HALFT-on-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “halftone”

"halftone" has 3 syllables: halft-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does halftone mean?

noun

  1. Half the interval between two notes on a scale.
  2. A picture made by using the process of half-toning.

verb

  1. To reproduce a photograph or other continuous tone image by the use of dots of various sizes.

Synonyms

semitone

Words that rhyme with halftone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

photoengravingsilhouettevignettehalf-tonesemitonequarter-tonequartertone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "halftone"?▾

"Halftone" has 3 syllables: halft · on · e.

What does "halftone" mean?▾

Halftone: Half the interval between two notes on a scale.

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