How to pronounce sandstone
Say it like SAND-stohn. Sandstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND).
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- SAND
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sandstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sandstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAND-stohn.
What does sandstone mean?
- a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
Where does sandstone come from?
From Middle English sandston, from Old English *sandstān, from Proto-West Germanic *sandastain (“sandstone, chisel, gravel”), equivalent to sand + stone.
Questions about saying sandstone
How do you pronounce sandstone?
Say SAND-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈsændˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sandstone?
Sandstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND). Broken into parts: SAND · stohn.
Is sandstone 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 /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ (SAND-stohn).