How to pronounce flagstone
Say it like FLAG-stohn. Flagstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAG).
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- FLAG
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flagstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of flagstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLAG-stohn.
What does flagstone mean?
- A flat, rectangular piece of rock or stone used for paving or roofing.
- One of several types of rock easily split and suitable for making flagstones.
Where does flagstone come from?
From flag + stone.
Questions about saying flagstone
How do you pronounce flagstone?
Say FLAG-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæɡˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈflæɡstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flagstone?
Flagstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAG). Broken into parts: FLAG · stohn.
Is flagstone 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 /ˈflæɡstəʊn/ (FLAG-stohn).