intone

verb
UK: /ɪnˈtəʊn/
US: /ɪnˈtoʊn/

  1. To say something in a slow and even voice.

    1. The priest began to intone the prayers.
    2. She would intone passages from the holy book every single morning.

  2. To sing or speak in a monotonous tone.

    1. He likes to intone his lessons.
    2. The monks intone their chants in the monastery's ancient chapel.

Synonyms

sing recite drone utter chant
intone noun

  1. The act of intoning; a chanting or reciting.

    1. The intone of the choir filled the cathedral.
    2. The steady intone helped him focus his mind on the meditation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intone" in English means: To say something in a slow and even voice., To sing or speak in a monotonous tone..

The phonetic transcription of "intone" is /ɪnˈtəʊn/ in British English and /ɪnˈtoʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intone": sing, recite, drone, utter, chant.

Example usage of "intone": "The priest began to intone the prayers.". More examples on the page.