To pronounce "tone-deafness", say TON-ed-eafn-ess — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tone-deafness
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TON-ed-eafn-ess
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"tone-deafness" has 4 syllables: ton-ed-eafn-ess.
"Tone-deafness" has 4 syllables: ton · ed · eafn · ess.
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