How to pronounce moonstone
Say it like MOON-stohn. Moonstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
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- MOON
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of moonstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOON-stohn.
What does moonstone mean?
- A translucent gemstone, an orthoclase feldspar, that has a pearly luster.
Where does moonstone come from?
From moon + stone.
Questions about saying moonstone
How do you pronounce moonstone?
Say MOON-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonstone?
Moonstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · stohn.
Is moonstone 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 /ˈmuːnˌstəʊn/ (MOON-stohn).