How to pronounce lodestone
Say it like LOHD-stohn. Lodestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOHD).
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- LOHD
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lodestone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lodestone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOHD-stohn.
What does lodestone mean?
- Any naturally occurring magnet.
- The focus of one's attraction or attention“an ideological lodestone”
Where does lodestone come from?
First attested from 1515, from Middle English lode (“guide”) + stone.
Questions about saying lodestone
How do you pronounce lodestone?
Say LOHD-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈləʊdˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lodestone?
Lodestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOHD). Broken into parts: LOHD · stohn.
Is lodestone 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 /ˈləʊdˌstəʊn/ (LOHD-stohn).