Dictionary

toneme

noun to·neme \ˈtō-ˌnēm\

Definition of TONEME

:  an intonation phoneme in a tone language
to·ne·mic \tō-ˈnē-mik\ adjective
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of TONEME

1923

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: tone paintingPrevious Word in the Dictionary: tone longAll Words Near: toneme
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears