tonology
ton·o·lo·gy
tonology · tonologies
The study of tone in human languagesThe study of tone in human languages.
/tə(ʊ)ˈnɑlədʒi/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The study of tone in human languages.
(countable)The system of rules governing tones in a particular language.
Origin
From tone + -ology.From tone + -ology.
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Forms
plural: tonologies| Singular | tonology |
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Word family
4 related wordsRelatedphonology
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable