How to Pronounce Tonal

To pronounce "tonal", say TON-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtəʊnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtəʊnəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tonal”

"tonal" has 2 syllables: ton-al. It rhymes with atonal and zonal, if that helps it stick.

What does tonal mean?

adjective

Of or relating to tones or tonality.
Of or relating to the general character, mood, or trend of something.

Antonyms

atonal

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Words that rhyme with tonal

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atonal zonal clonal phonal monoclonal hormonal monal conal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tonal"?▾

"Tonal" has 2 syllables: ton · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "tonal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tonal" is /ˈtəʊnəl/.

What does "tonal" mean?▾

Tonal: Of or relating to tones or tonality.

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