How to pronounce holystone
Say it like HOH-lee-stohn. Holystone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- lee
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holystone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- stohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of holystone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-lih-stohn.
What does holystone mean?
- A piece of soft sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of ships, usually with sand and seawater.
- A stone with a naturally-formed hole, used by Yorkshiremen for good luck.
- To use a holystone.
Where does holystone come from?
Uncertain, but equivalent to holy + stone.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying holystone
How do you pronounce holystone?
Say HOH-lee-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlistoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlɪstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holystone?
Holystone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · lee · stohn.
Is holystone 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 /ˈhəʊlɪstəʊn/ (HOH-lih-stohn).