how to pronounce intone

/ɪnˈtəʊn/

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intone is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of intone

verb:

To utter a tone; utter a protracted sound.
To give tone or variety of tone to; to vocalize.
To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to speak or recite with singing voice; to chant.

intone frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word intone occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.