How to pronounce stonish
Say it like STOH-nish. Stonish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- nish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stonish 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.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stonish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-nish.
What does stonish mean?
- Characteristically like stone; stony.
Where does stonish come from?
From Middle English stonish, equivalent to stone + -ish.
Questions about saying stonish
How do you pronounce stonish?
Say STOH-nish. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stonish?
Stonish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · nish.
Is stonish 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 /ˈstəʊnɪʃ/ (STOH-nish).