How to pronounce "intonation"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "intonation"

Learn how to break down "intonation" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

into-na-tion
3 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

IH2 N T AH0 N EY1 SH AH0 N
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Definition of "intonation"

Pronunciation: /ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/

Noun

  • The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
  • The act of sounding the tones of the musical scale.
  • Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise.
    Example: "Her intonation was false."
  • Reciting in a musical prolonged tone; intonating or singing of the opening phrase of a plain-chant, psalm, or canticle by a single voice, as of a priest.
  • A thundering; thunder.

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