intone

Verb

Verb Forms: intoned, intoning, intones

To speak or recite in a monotone or singing voice.
utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone
To give tone or variety of tone to; to vocalize.
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.

Examples

He would INTONE the names of his high-scoring words with a theatrical flourish.
to intone the church service

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English entune, entone, from Old French entoner, from Medieval Latin intonō.

Synonyms

cantillate, chant, intonate, tone

Scrabble Score: 6

intone: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
intone: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
intone: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

intone: valid Words With Friends Word