intone UK /ɪnˈtəʊn/US /ɪnˈtoʊn/ verb3 •To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to speak or recite with singing voice; to chant. •To utter a tone; utter a protracted sound. •To give tone or variety of tone to; to vocalize. formsintoned · intoning · intones · intoneth