How to pronounce slingstone
Say it like SLING-stohn. Slingstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLING).
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- SLING
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slingstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of slingstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLING-stohn.
What does slingstone mean?
- A stone, bullet, or other such missile or projectile thrown by a sling.
Where does slingstone come from?
From sling + stone.
Questions about saying slingstone
How do you pronounce slingstone?
Say SLING-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪŋstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈslɪŋstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slingstone?
Slingstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLING). Broken into parts: SLING · stohn.
Is slingstone 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 /ˈslɪŋstəʊn/ (SLING-stohn).