How to pronounce tombstones
Say it like TOOMS-tohnz. Tombstones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOMS).
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- TOOMS
- tohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tombstones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOMSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tombstones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOOMS-tohnz.
What does tombstones mean?
- plural of tombstone How to pronounce tombstone
Questions about saying tombstones
How do you pronounce tombstones?
Say TOOMS-tohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtumsˌtoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈtuːmsˌtəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tombstones?
Tombstones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOMS). Broken into parts: TOOMS · tohnz.
Is tombstones 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 /ˈtuːmsˌtəʊnz/ (TOOMS-tohnz).