How to Pronounce "tones"

word

/ˈtoʊnz/

tohnz

/tˈəʊnz/

tohnz

Definition

Plural of 'tone'. Refers to the qualities of sounds (like high or low pitch in speech or music), or the shades of a color, or the general feeling or style of something.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈtoʊnz/

British English

/tˈəʊnz/

Simplified Pronunciation

tohnz

Listen in Context

The artist used many different tones of blue in the painting.

Mandarin Chinese has four tones in its pronunciation system.

She spoke to the children in gentle tones.

Certain tones in her voice made it clear she was upset.