How to pronounce stones
Say it like STOHNZ. Stones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STOHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of stones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOHNZ.
What does stones mean?
- plural of stone How to pronounce stone
- Courage.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stone How to pronounce stone
Words that rhyme with stones
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stones.
Words that sound like stones
- stone's
Questions about saying stones
How do you pronounce stones?
Say STOHNZ. The American pronunciation is /stoʊnz/. In British English it is /stəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stones?
Stones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STOHNZ.
Is stones 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 /stəʊnz/ (STOHNZ).
What words sound the same as stones?
Stones sounds the same as stone's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.