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