How to Pronounce Tones

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/təʊnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tones”

"tones" has 2 syllables: ton-es. It rhymes with jones and homophones, if that helps it stick.

What does tones 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

Words that rhyme with tones

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joneshomophonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbones

Related words

timbrenotelookfeelfeelingquality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tones"?▾

"Tones" has 2 syllables: ton · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "tones"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tones" is /təʊnz/.

What does "tones" mean?▾

Tones: A specific pitch.

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