How to pronounce stonewall
Say it like STOHN-wawl. Stonewall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN).
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- STOHN
- wawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stonewall 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.
- wawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of stonewall
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOHN-wawl.
What does stonewall mean?
- An obstruction.
- A refusal to cooperate.
- Alternative form of stone wall (“wall made of stone”).
- To obstruct.
- To refuse to answer or cooperate, especially in supplying information.“At the press conference, the Prime Minister appeared to be stonewalling when asked about tax increases.”
- Certain, definite.
Where does stonewall come from?
From Middle English stonwal, stone wall, stanewalle (“wall made of stone”), from Old English stānweall (“stonewall”), equivalent to stone + wall.
Questions about saying stonewall
How do you pronounce stonewall?
Say STOHN-wawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnwɔl/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stonewall?
Stonewall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN). Broken into parts: STOHN · wawl.
Is stonewall 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 /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ (STOHN-wawl).