How to pronounce puddingstone
Say it like PUUD-ing-stohn. Puddingstone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUD).
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- PUUD
- ing
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puddingstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of puddingstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PUUD-ing-stohn.
What does puddingstone mean?
- A conglomerate stone consisting of pebbles surrounded by cement.
Where does puddingstone come from?
From pudding + stone.
Questions about saying puddingstone
How do you pronounce puddingstone?
Say PUUD-ing-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊdɪŋˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈpʊdɪŋˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puddingstone?
Puddingstone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUD). Broken into parts: PUUD · ing · stohn.
Is puddingstone 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 /ˈpʊdɪŋˌstəʊn/ (PUUD-ing-stohn).