Phonetic Breakdown of "tuning"
Learn how to break down "tuning" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
tun-ing
2 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/tjʉːnɪŋ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
T UW1 N IH0 NG
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Definition of "tuning"
Pronunciation: /tjʉːnɪŋ/
Verb
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To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.Example: "to tune a piano or a violin"
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To adjust or modify (esp. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.Example: "Tune your mind, and anything becomes possible."
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To adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel.Example: "Tune to Channel 6 for all your favourite daytime shows."
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(e.g. of senses or faculties) To adapt to or direct towards a particular target.Example: "My ears were tuned to the sounds of the forest."
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To make more precise, intense, or effective; to put into a proper state or disposition.
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To attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.
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To give a certain tone or character to.
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To sing with melody or harmony.
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To cheek; to be impudent towards.Example: "Are you tuning me?"
Noun
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Action of the verb to tune.