Intone
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To speak or recite something in a slow, monotonous, and rhythmically repetitive manner.
“The monk would intone the prayers each morning in the dim chapel.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈtəʊn/
Syllables
in·tone
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Wordle
Contains common letters I, N, T, O, E, the -ONE ending is a useful pattern shared with STONE and PHONE
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Scrabble
Worth 6 points, the -TONE portion hooks well and the IN- prefix is versatile for extensions
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