How to pronounce Stonehenge
Say it like STOHN-henj. Stonehenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN).
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- STOHN
- henj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stonehenge 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.
- henjGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Stonehenge
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOHN-henj.
What does Stonehenge mean?
- an ancient megalithic monument in southern England; probably used for ritual purposes
Questions about saying Stonehenge
How do you pronounce Stonehenge?
Say STOHN-henj. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnˌhɛndʒ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnˌhɛndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Stonehenge?
Stonehenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN). Broken into parts: STOHN · henj.
Is Stonehenge 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 /ˈstəʊnˌhɛndʒ/ (STOHN-henj).