How to pronounce stoneware
Say it like STOHN-wair. Stoneware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN).
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- STOHN
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoneware 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of stoneware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOHN-wair.
What does stoneware mean?
- A type of pottery that is fired at a high temperature and is dense, opaque and nonporous.
Where does stoneware come from?
From stone + -ware.
Questions about saying stoneware
How do you pronounce stoneware?
Say STOHN-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoneware?
Stoneware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN). Broken into parts: STOHN · wair.
Is stoneware pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstəʊnˌwɛə/ (STOHN-wair).