How to pronounce goldstone
Say it like GOHLD-stohn. Goldstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD).
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- GOHLD
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of goldstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHLD-stohn.
What does goldstone mean?
- A glittering ornamental glass which can be polished and carved, made in a low-oxygen reducing atmosphere.
- Alternative form of gold stone (“gold ore”).
Questions about saying goldstone
How do you pronounce goldstone?
Say GOHLD-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldstone?
Goldstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD). Broken into parts: GOHLD · stohn.
Is goldstone 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 /ˈɡəʊldˌstəʊn/ (GOHLD-stohn).