How to pronounce runestone
Say it like ROON-stohn. Runestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROON).
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- ROON
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runestone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROONSay 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 runestone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROON-stohn.
What does runestone mean?
- An ancient monument consisting of a typically raised stone with a runic inscription.
- A small tile-shaped stone or tablet with a single rune inscribed on it, used for divinatory and esoteric purposes.
Where does runestone come from?
From rune + stone.
Words that rhyme with runestone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of runestone.
Questions about saying runestone
How do you pronounce runestone?
Say ROON-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈrunˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈruːnˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runestone?
Runestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROON). Broken into parts: ROON · stohn.
Is runestone 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 /ˈruːnˌstəʊn/ (ROON-stohn).