How to pronounce stonecutters
Say it like STOHN-kuht-erz. Stonecutters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN).
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- STOHN
- kuht
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stonecutters 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.
- kuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stonecutters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STOHN-kuht-uz.
What does stonecutters mean?
- plural of stonecutter How to pronounce stonecutter
Questions about saying stonecutters
How do you pronounce stonecutters?
Say STOHN-kuht-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnˌkʌtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnˌkʌtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stonecutters?
Stonecutters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN). Broken into parts: STOHN · kuht · erz.
Is stonecutters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstəʊnˌkʌtəz/ (STOHN-kuht-uz).