How to pronounce ledgestone
Say it like LEJ-stohn. Ledgestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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- LEJ
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ledgestone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEJSay 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 ledgestone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LEJ-stohn.
What does ledgestone mean?
- A type of building or decorative stone veneer consisting of thin, flat, rectangular pieces of natural or manufactured stone, typically stacked in horizontal courses (often dry-stacked or mesh-mounted) to create a rugged, layered appearance with pronounced horizontal lines and textured shadows.
Where does ledgestone come from?
From ledge + stone.
Questions about saying ledgestone
How do you pronounce ledgestone?
Say LEJ-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ledgestone?
Ledgestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · stohn.
Is ledgestone 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 /ˈlɛdʒstəʊn/ (LEJ-stohn).