How to pronounce bedstone
Say it like BED-stohn. Bedstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bedstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BED-stohn.
What does bedstone mean?
- A large, heavy, flat stone used to support a column or similar member, or as the lower stone of an oil mill.
Where does bedstone come from?
From bed + stone.
Words that rhyme with bedstone
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Questions about saying bedstone
How do you pronounce bedstone?
Say BED-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedstone?
Bedstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · stohn.
Is bedstone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɛdstəʊn/ (BED-stohn).