How to Pronounce Tone

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/təʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tone”

"tone" has 2 syllables: ton-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does tone mean?

noun

  1. A specific pitch.
  2. (in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.

verb

  1. To give a particular tone to
  2. To change the colour of

Synonyms

whole tonecolorcolourdyepainttintharmoniseharmonizefirm

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Words that rhyme with tone

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moangroandronebemoancornerstonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritonemonotone

Related words

timbrenotelookfeelfeelingquality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tone"?▾

"Tone" has 2 syllables: ton · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tone" is /təʊn/.

What does "tone" mean?▾

Tone: A specific pitch.

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