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