How to pronounce slabstone
Say it like SLAB-stohn. Slabstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAB).
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US American/ˈslæbstoʊn/SLAB-stohn
UK British/ˈslæbstəʊn/SLAB-stohn
- SLAB
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slabstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- stohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of slabstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLAB-stohn.
What does slabstone mean?
noun
- A flat, rectangular piece of rock or stone used for paving or roofing.
Questions about saying slabstone
How do you pronounce slabstone?
Say SLAB-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæbstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈslæbstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slabstone?
Slabstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAB). Broken into parts: SLAB · stohn.
Is slabstone 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 /ˈslæbstəʊn/ (SLAB-stohn).