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    Iisangtono (en. Monotone)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of singing or speaking that maintains a constant voice or tone.
    He spoke in a monotone that seemed emotionless.
    Nagsalita siya sa iisangtono na tila wala siyang damdamin.
    Pronunciation that does not change in intensity or pitch.
    His monotone delivery bored the listeners.
    Ang kanyang iisangtono ay nagbigay ng pagkabagot sa mga tagapakinig.

    Etymology

    Composed of 'iisa' and 'tonong' meaning a single perfect tone.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    speaking in monotone
    Speaking as if there is no emotion or variation in tone.
    nagsasalita ng iisangtono

    Related Words

    tonality
    Refers to the quality or variation of tone in music or speech.
    tonalidad

    Slang Meanings

    Sounds bored or uninterested.
    His voice sounded like 'iisangtono' while we were chatting, no excitement.
    Tila iisangtono ang boses niya habang nagkukwentuhan kami, walang saya.
    Always the same response or reaction.
    His answers are always 'iisangtono', nothing new.
    Laging iisangtono ang sagot niya sa mga tanong, wala nang bago.
    No emotion or drama.
    No matter what you say, it just comes off as 'iisangtono', no emotion.
    Kahit anong sabihin mo, iisangtono lang ang dating, walang emosyon.