How to pronounce gallstone
Say it like GAHL-stohn. Gallstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHL).
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- GAHL
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gallstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GAWL-stohn.
What does gallstone mean?
- A small, hard object, in the shape of a pebble, that sometimes forms in the gallbladder or bile duct; composed of cholesterol, bile pigments and calcium salts.
Where does gallstone come from?
From gall + stone.
Questions about saying gallstone
How do you pronounce gallstone?
Say GAHL-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑlstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːlstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallstone?
Gallstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHL). Broken into parts: GAHL · stohn.
Is gallstone 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 /ˈɡɔːlstəʊn/ (GAWL-stohn).