How to pronounce greenstone
Say it like GREEN-stohn. Greenstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN).
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- GREEN
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greenstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of greenstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GREEN-stohn.
What does greenstone mean?
- Any of several green-hued minerals used for making various artefacts in early Mesoamerican cultures, e.g. greenschist, chlorastrolite, serpentine, omphacite, or chrysoprase.
- The pounamu, the green-hued minerals of New Zealand used by the Māori to make tools, ornaments and weapons (any of three varieties of nephrite jade or one variety of bowenite).
Where does greenstone come from?
From green + stone.
Questions about saying greenstone
How do you pronounce greenstone?
Say GREEN-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrinˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːnˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greenstone?
Greenstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREEN). Broken into parts: GREEN · stohn.
Is greenstone 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 /ˈɡriːnˌstəʊn/ (GREEN-stohn).