How to pronounce rhinestones
Say it like RYNE-stohnz. Rhinestones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYNE).
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- RYNE
- stohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhinestones 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.
- stohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rhinestones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RYNE-stohnz.
What does rhinestones mean?
- plural of rhinestone How to pronounce rhinestone
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rhinestone How to pronounce rhinestone
Questions about saying rhinestones
How do you pronounce rhinestones?
Say RYNE-stohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪnˌstoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈraɪnˌstəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhinestones?
Rhinestones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYNE). Broken into parts: RYNE · stohnz.
Is rhinestones 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 /ˈraɪnˌstəʊnz/ (RYNE-stohnz).