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Definition tone group in British English

tone group noun

[countable] noun
/ˈtəʊn ˌɡruːp/
/ˈtəʊn ˌjuːnɪt/
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a group of words that forms a unit in an utterance. All tone groups contain a nucleus where the main stress falls, and may or may not contain other syllables.

Synonyms and related words
affricate alveolar articulator
Definition tone group in British English