How to Pronounce Tune

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/tjuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tune”

"tune" has 2 syllables: tun-e. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: toon, toone — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tune mean?

noun

  1. A melody.
  2. A song, or short musical composition.

verb

  1. To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.

    “to tune a piano or a violin”

  2. To adjust or modify (esp. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.

    “Tune your mind, and anything becomes possible.”

interjection

  1. Used to show appreciation or approval of a song.

    “You heard the new Rizzle Kicks song? — Tune!”

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Words that rhyme with tune

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoon

Related words

melodylinestrainairsingingsongtone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tune"?▾

"Tune" has 2 syllables: tun · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tune"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tune" is /tjuːn/.

What does "tune" mean?▾

Tune: A melody.

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