How Do You Spell TUNELESS?

Pronunciation: [tjˈuːnləs] (IPA)

The word "tuneless" is spelled with a "t" followed by a "u" sound, represented by the IPA symbol [jʊ], and an "n" sound, signified by [n]. The next syllable begins with an "l" sound, which is transcribed as [l]. The vowel sound in the second syllable is represented by the letter "e" and pronounced as [ə]. The final two sounds are an "s" [s] and a schwa sound [əs]. When pronounced together, these sounds create the word "tuneless," which means lacking musical quality or being out of tune.

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TUNELESS Meaning and Definition

  1. Tuneless is an adjective that describes something or someone that lacks melody, harmony, or musicality. It refers to a complete absence of tonal quality or the ability to produce pleasing sounds. When applied to a musical performance or composition, tuneless suggests a lack of skill or proficiency in pitch and rhythm.

    In a broader context, the term can also be used metaphorically to describe speech, singing, or any form of communication that lacks fluidity, clarity, or rhythm. For instance, someone with a tuneless voice may speak in a monotonous, dissonant, or unmelodious manner that is difficult to listen to or comprehend.

    Furthermore, tuneless can describe objects, such as machines or devices, that emit harsh or discordant sounds, indicating the absence of musical harmony or a proper working order. Additionally, it can be used to describe natural sounds that lack a melodious quality, like a screeching or grating noise.

    Overall, tuneless refers to the absence of harmony, melody, or the pleasing arrangement of sounds. It conveys the idea of discordance, lacking rhythm, or lacking skill in producing or reproducing sounds.

  2. Unmusical; not harmonious.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TUNELESS

The word "tuneless" is derived from the combination of the noun "tune" and the suffix "-less". "Tune" comes from the Middle English word "tune" or "tun", which originally referred to a musical sound or melody. This Middle English term can be traced back to the Old English word "tūn", meaning "a sound, tone, or note". The suffix "-less" is added to "tune" to indicate the absence or lack of something. Therefore, "tuneless" communicates the idea of being without or lacking a tuneful or melodic quality.

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