How to pronounce stonewalling
Say it like STOHN-waw-ling. Stonewalling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN).
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- STOHN
- waw
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stonewalling 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.
- wawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stonewalling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOHN-waw-ling.
What does stonewalling mean?
- present participle and gerund of stonewall How to pronounce stonewall
- A refusal to answer or to cooperate.
Questions about saying stonewalling
How do you pronounce stonewalling?
Say STOHN-waw-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnˌwɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnˌwɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stonewalling?
Stonewalling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN). Broken into parts: STOHN · waw · ling.
Is stonewalling 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 /ˈstəʊnˌwɔːlɪŋ/ (STOHN-waw-ling).