How to pronounce stonecrop
Say it like STOHN-krop. Stonecrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN).
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- STOHN
- krop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stonecrop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kropGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of stonecrop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOHN-krop.
What does stonecrop mean?
- Any of various succulent plants of the Crassulaceae family, native to temperate zones, especially in genus Sedum
- Certain plants of genus Lithospermum, in family Boraginaceae.
Where does stonecrop come from?
From stone + crop, from the apparent ability of the plant to grow out of bare rock and stone.
Questions about saying stonecrop
How do you pronounce stonecrop?
Say STOHN-krop. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnˌkrɑp/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnˌkrɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stonecrop?
Stonecrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN). Broken into parts: STOHN · krop.
Is stonecrop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈstəʊnˌkrɒp/ (STOHN-krop).