How to pronounce hailstone
Say it like HAYL-stohn. Hailstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYL).
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- HAYL
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hailstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- stohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hailstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAYL-stohn.
What does hailstone mean?
- A single ball of hail, or solid precipitation
Where does hailstone come from?
From Middle English hailston, haylestone, hawelston, hawleston, from Old English hagolstān (“hailstone”), from Proto-West Germanic *haglastain, from Proto-Germanic *haglastainaz, equivalent to hail + stone.
Questions about saying hailstone
How do you pronounce hailstone?
Say HAYL-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪlstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈheɪlstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hailstone?
Hailstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYL). Broken into parts: HAYL · stohn.
Is hailstone 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 /ˈheɪlstəʊn/ (HAYL-stohn).