How to pronounce stonemason
Say it like STOHN-may-sun. Stonemason has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN).
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- STOHN
- may
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stonemason 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stonemason
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOHN-may-sun.
What does stonemason mean?
- One who works in stone.
Where does stonemason come from?
From stone + mason.
Questions about saying stonemason
How do you pronounce stonemason?
Say STOHN-may-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnˌmeɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnˌmeɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stonemason?
Stonemason has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN). Broken into parts: STOHN · may · sun.
Is stonemason 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 /ˈstəʊnˌmeɪsən/ (STOHN-may-sun).