How to Pronounce Semitone

To pronounce "semitone", say SEM-it-on-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SEM-it-on-e

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"semitone" has 4 syllables: sem-it-on-e.

What does semitone mean?

noun

  1. The musical interval equal (exactly or approximately) to half a tone or one-twelfth of an octave
  2. Any of the pitches of the chromatic scale

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How many syllables are in "semitone"?

"Semitone" has 4 syllables: sem · it · on · e.

What does "semitone" mean?

Semitone: The musical interval equal (exactly or approximately) to half a tone or one-twelfth of an octave

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