intone

Meanings

• Verb

  To speak or sing with the proper inflection, tone, or pitch.

  - "He intoned the prayer beautifully."
  - "The choir intoned the hymn before the sermon."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈtoʊn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intone
tone , gone , mone , alone , mown

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Variants

List of all variants of intone that leads to same result
intone , intoned , intoner , intoners , intones , intoning

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Etymology

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From Old French entoner, to tune, from en, in, and ton, a note.

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Trivia

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1. Intoning is an essential skill for public speakers, singers, and actors.

2. Intoning correctly can make a significant difference in the impact and meaning of a speech or song.

3. Intoning has been used in various religious and cultural practices for thousands of years.

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Related Concepts

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1. intonation: The act or art of speaking or singing with the proper inflection, tone, or pitch.

2. prosody: The study of the rhythm, meter, and intonation of language.

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Culture

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Intoning is a significant practice in various religious and ceremonial contexts, where the correct pronunciation and intonation of texts are essential.

How to Memorize "intone"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone singing or speaking with the correct intonation and pitch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intone' with the image of a choir or a speaker.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'intone' rhymes with 'tone' and is related to the act of singing or speaking with the proper inflection.

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