How to pronounce stoning
Say it like STOH-ning. Stoning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stoning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-ning.
What does stoning mean?
- lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death
- present participle and gerund of stone How to pronounce stone
Words that rhyme with stoning
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Questions about saying stoning
How do you pronounce stoning?
Say STOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoning?
Stoning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · ning.
Is stoning 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 /ˈstəʊnɪŋ/ (STOH-ning).