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How to say: overtone

Spelling: Overtone Syllables overtone

US accent

/ˈoʊvɚtˌoʊn/

UK accent

/ˈəʊvətˌəʊn/

Definition

Definition — (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

e.g. “overtones of despair”

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