How to pronounce rhinestone
Say it like RYNE-stohn. Rhinestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYNE).
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- RYNE
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhinestone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rhinestone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RYNE-stohn.
What does rhinestone mean?
- A diamond simulant, strass.“Lucinda sewed rhinestones into her scarf to add a bit of flair.”
- Made of or encrusted with rhinestones.“Karl wore a cowboy hat with a rhinestone hatband when he played his country and western gigs.”
- To decorate with rhinestones.
Where does rhinestone come from?
From Rhine + stone; a calque of French caillou du Rhin (“Rhine pebble”).
Questions about saying rhinestone
How do you pronounce rhinestone?
Say RYNE-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪnˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈraɪnˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhinestone?
Rhinestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYNE). Broken into parts: RYNE · stohn.
Is rhinestone 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 /ˈraɪnˌstəʊn/ (RYNE-stohn).