How to pronounce stonerock
Say it like STOHN-rok. Stonerock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN).
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- STOHN
- rok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stonerock 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.
- rokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of stonerock
- 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-rok.
What does stonerock mean?
- A projecting rock or crag; a large boulder.
Where does stonerock come from?
From Middle English *stonrock, ston-roche, stanroch, from Old English stānrocc.
Questions about saying stonerock
How do you pronounce stonerock?
Say STOHN-rok. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnˌrɑk/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnˌrɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stonerock?
Stonerock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN). Broken into parts: STOHN · rok.
Is stonerock 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 /ˈstəʊnˌrɒk/ (STOHN-rok).