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