How to pronounce cobblestone
Say it like KOB-ul-stohn. Cobblestone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB).
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- KOB
- ul
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobblestone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cobblestone
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOB-ul-stohn.
What does cobblestone mean?
- A rounded stone from a river bed, fit for use as ballast in ships and for paving roads.
- Cobblestones viewed as a building or paving material.“The road was paved in cobblestone.”
Where does cobblestone come from?
From Middle English cobylstone, cobyllstone, kobilstane, kobill-stane, equivalent to cobble + stone.
Questions about saying cobblestone
How do you pronounce cobblestone?
Say KOB-ul-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑbəlˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkɒbəlˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobblestone?
Cobblestone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOB). Broken into parts: KOB · ul · stohn.
Is cobblestone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒbəlˌstəʊn/ (KOB-ul-stohn).