How to pronounce headstone
Say it like HED-stohn. Headstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of headstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HED-stohn.
What does headstone mean?
- A gravestone, a grave marker: a monument traditionally made of stone placed at the head of a grave.
- The cornerstone or principal stone of a building.
Where does headstone come from?
From head + stone.
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Questions about saying headstone
How do you pronounce headstone?
Say HED-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headstone?
Headstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · stohn.
Is headstone 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 /ˈhɛdstəʊn/ (HED-stohn).