How to pronounce flintstone
Say it like FLINT-stohn. Flintstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLINT).
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- FLINT
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flintstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLINTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of flintstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLINT-stohn.
What does flintstone mean?
- A piece of flint.
Where does flintstone come from?
From Middle English flynt ston; equivalent to flint + stone.
Questions about saying flintstone
How do you pronounce flintstone?
Say FLINT-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪntˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈflɪntˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flintstone?
Flintstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLINT). Broken into parts: FLINT · stohn.
Is flintstone 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 /ˈflɪntˌstəʊn/ (FLINT-stohn).