How to pronounce gemstone
Say it like JEM-stohn. Gemstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEM).
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- JEM
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gemstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gemstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JEM-stohn.
What does gemstone mean?
- A gem, usually made of minerals.
Where does gemstone come from?
From Middle English gimstone, alteration (due to Middle English gemme) of earlier ȝimston, ȝimstan, from Old English ġimstān, ġymstān (“gem; jewel; precious stone”), equivalent to gem + stone.
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Questions about saying gemstone
How do you pronounce gemstone?
Say JEM-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛmˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gemstone?
Gemstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEM). Broken into parts: JEM · stohn.
Is gemstone 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 /ˈdʒɛmˌstəʊn/ (JEM-stohn).