How to pronounce bloodstone
Say it like BLUHDS-tohn. Bloodstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHDS).
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- BLUHDS
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHDSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLUHDS-tohn.
What does bloodstone mean?
- A green chalcedony that is sprinkled with red spots or veins of hematite.
- Hematite.
Where does bloodstone come from?
From blood + stone, from the fact that the red inclusions in the stone resemble blood.
Questions about saying bloodstone
How do you pronounce bloodstone?
Say BLUHDS-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdsˌtoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdsˌtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodstone?
Bloodstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHDS). Broken into parts: BLUHDS · tohn.
Is bloodstone 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 /ˈblʌdsˌtəʊn/ (BLUHDS-tohn).