How to pronounce soapstone
Say it like SOHP-stohn. Soapstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHP).
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- SOHP
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soapstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of soapstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHP-stohn.
What does soapstone mean?
- A soft rock, rich in talc, also containing serpentine and either magnetite, dolomite or calcite.
- Synonym of saponite.
- To scrub with soapstone.
Where does soapstone come from?
From soap + stone; so called because the archetypal varieties of the stone resemble soap in multiple ways: their feel, appearance, and carvability.
Questions about saying soapstone
How do you pronounce soapstone?
Say SOHP-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊpˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊpˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soapstone?
Soapstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHP). Broken into parts: SOHP · stohn.
Is soapstone 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 /ˈsəʊpˌstəʊn/ (SOHP-stohn).