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How to pronounce tone
Say it like this: /ˈtoʊn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ˈtoʊn/
What does tone mean?
nounA specific pitch.
(in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.
(in a Gregorian chant) A recitational melody.
verbto give a particular tone to
to change the colour of
to make (something) firmer
pronthe one (of two)
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