Orìsjì iró ohun mélòó ló wà nínú èdè Yorùbá?

Yoruba has two types of tones: level tones and contour tones. Level tones stay at one pitch. Contour tones move between pitches.

The three level tones are high, mid, and low. They keep the same pitch throughout. Contour tones rise or fall while you say them.

Understanding tone types helps you speak Yoruba with the right melody. Each word has its own tone pattern.