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intone vs intonation

intonation vs intone

intone is not a noun while intonation is a noun.

intone is a verb but intonation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intone No No Yes No
intonation Yes No No No
intone (noun) intonation (noun)
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong
the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations
rise and fall of the voice pitch
intone (verb) intonation (verb)
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
Difference between intone and intonation

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