How to pronounce grindstone
Say it like GRYND-stohn. Grindstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRYND).
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- GRYND
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grindstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of grindstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GRYND-stohn.
What does grindstone mean?
- An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing, or grinding.
- Synonym of starry flounder.
Where does grindstone come from?
From Middle English grind-ston, grindistan, (also as grindel-ston), equivalent to grind + stone.
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Questions about saying grindstone
How do you pronounce grindstone?
Say GRYND-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraɪndˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɡraɪndˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grindstone?
Grindstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRYND). Broken into parts: GRYND · stohn.
Is grindstone 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 /ˈɡraɪndˌstəʊn/ (GRYND-stohn).