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intone

Syllabification: (in·tone)

Pronunciation: /inˈtōn/

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Definition of intone

verb

[with object]

say or recite with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice:he intoned a short Latin prayer [with direct speech]:“All rise,” intoned the usher