To pronounce "tone-deaf", say TON-ed-eaf — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TON-ed-eaf
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"tone-deaf" has 3 syllables: ton-ed-eaf. It rhymes with stone-deaf, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tone-deaf" has 3 syllables: ton · ed · eaf.
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