How to pronounce brownstone
Say it like BROWN-stohn. Brownstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROWN).
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- BROWN
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brownstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of brownstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BROWN-stohn.
What does brownstone mean?
- A variety of brown to red-brown sandstone once popular as a building material.
- A row house built of brownstone, especially in New York City.
Where does brownstone come from?
From brown + stone.
Questions about saying brownstone
How do you pronounce brownstone?
Say BROWN-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊnˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊnˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brownstone?
Brownstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROWN). Broken into parts: BROWN · stohn.
Is brownstone 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 /ˈbraʊnˌstəʊn/ (BROWN-stohn).