How to pronounce sleekstone
Say it like SLEEK-stohn. Sleekstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEEK).
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- SLEEK
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleekstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sleekstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLEEK-stohn.
What does sleekstone mean?
- A smooth stone used for polishing.
Where does sleekstone come from?
From Middle English slykeston; equivalent to sleek + stone.
Questions about saying sleekstone
How do you pronounce sleekstone?
Say SLEEK-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈslikˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈsliːkˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleekstone?
Sleekstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEEK). Broken into parts: SLEEK · stohn.
Is sleekstone 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 /ˈsliːkˌstəʊn/ (SLEEK-stohn).