intone

• فعل يدل على إخراج الكلام أو النطق به بنغمة واحدة أو بإيقاع صوتي معين، ويُستعمل غالبًا في السياقات الدينية أو الاحتفالية كالترتيل والتلاوة.

A verb used to indicate the act of reciting or speaking in a monotone or with a particular pitch, often in a liturgical or ceremonial context.

1. Utter monotonously and repetitivelyB2formal

   To speak or recite in a flat, unchanging tone, often repeating words or phrases in a rhythmic manner.

   الترتيل بصوت رتيب

   • The monk intoned the sacred verses during the ceremony.
   • He intoned the same warning over and over again.
   • The speaker intoned the list of names without any emotion.

   المرادفاتchantdrone

2. Recite with musical intonationB2formal

   To chant or sing a text, especially a psalm or prayer, in a melodic or rhythmic way.

   التلاوة بتلاوة موسيقية

   • The choir intoned the psalm beautifully.
   • The priest intoned the evening prayer.
   • They intoned the ancient hymn in perfect harmony.

   المرادفاتcantillatechantsing

3. Speak with a particular toneC1formal

   To speak carefully, using a specific pitch or tone to convey meaning or emotion.

   النطق بنبرة معينة

   • She intoned her words with a rising pitch to express surprise.
   • He intoned the question slowly, emphasizing each word.
   • The actor intoned the dramatic monologue with great skill.

   المرادفاتinflectmodulate