How to pronounce Gladstone
Say it like GLAD-stohn. Gladstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD).
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- GLAD
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLADSay 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 Gladstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLAD-stohn.
What does Gladstone mean?
- A local government area in central Queensland, which includes the city; in full, Gladstone Region.
Where does Gladstone come from?
From Old English glæd (“shining”) + stān (“stone”).
Questions about saying Gladstone
How do you pronounce Gladstone?
Say GLAD-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlædˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɡlædˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gladstone?
Gladstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD). Broken into parts: GLAD · stohn.
Is Gladstone 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 /ˈɡlædˌstəʊn/ (GLAD-stohn).