How to pronounce hailstones
Say it like HAYLS-tohnz. Hailstones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYLS).
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- HAYLS
- tohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hailstones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYLSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hailstones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAYLS-tohnz.
What does hailstones mean?
- plural of hailstone How to pronounce hailstone
Questions about saying hailstones
How do you pronounce hailstones?
Say HAYLS-tohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪlsˌtoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈheɪlsˌtəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hailstones?
Hailstones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYLS). Broken into parts: HAYLS · tohnz.
Is hailstones 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 /ˈheɪlsˌtəʊnz/ (HAYLS-tohnz).