How to pronounce steppingstone
Say it like STEP-ing-stohn. Steppingstone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP).
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- STEP
- ing
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steppingstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. 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 steppingstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STEP-ing-stohn.
What does steppingstone mean?
- Alternative form of stepping stone.
Questions about saying steppingstone
How do you pronounce steppingstone?
Say STEP-ing-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛpɪŋˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈstɛpɪŋˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steppingstone?
Steppingstone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEP). Broken into parts: STEP · ing · stohn.
Is steppingstone 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 /ˈstɛpɪŋˌstəʊn/ (STEP-ing-stohn).