How to Pronounce Undertone

To pronounce "undertone", say UND-ert-on-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

UND-ert-on-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “undertone”

"undertone" has 4 syllables: und-ert-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does undertone mean?

noun

  1. An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
  2. An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.

verb

  1. To accompany as an undertone.
  2. To say or speak in an undertone.

Synonyms

de-emphasizedownplay

Antonyms

overtoneaccentaccentuate

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Words that rhyme with undertone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

tingeundercurrentnuancetwisttinthueringtonetone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "undertone"?▾

"Undertone" has 4 syllables: und · ert · on · e.

What does "undertone" mean?▾

Undertone: An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

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