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