microtone

Questions

What does microtone mean?

Any interval smaller than a semitone

Where does microtone come from?

From micro- + tone.

How to pronounce microtone

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “microtone”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “microtone”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “microtone” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.