How to pronounce freestone
Say it like FREE-stohn. Freestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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- FREE
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freestone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- stohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of freestone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FREE-stohn.
What does freestone mean?
- Sedimentary rock: a type of stone that is composed of small particles and easily shaped, most commonly sandstone or limestone.
- A stone fruit having a stone (pit) that is relatively free of the flesh.
Where does freestone come from?
From free + stone.
Words that rhyme with freestone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of freestone.
Questions about saying freestone
How do you pronounce freestone?
Say FREE-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈfristoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈfriːstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freestone?
Freestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · stohn.
Is freestone 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 /ˈfriːstəʊn/ (FREE-stohn).