How to pronounce tonstein
Say it like TUHN-styne. Tonstein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN).
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- TUHN
- styne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonstein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- styneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tonstein
American and British speakers say tonstein in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌnˌstaɪn/ in the US and /ˈtʌnˌstaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHN-styne.
What does tonstein mean?
- A hard, compact, kaolinite-rich claystone formed by the diagenetic alteration of volcanic ash, usually occurring as thin, laterally persistent layers interbedded with coal seams.
- Any indurated argillaceous rock that stands out within coal measures as a distinctive marker horizon.
Where does tonstein come from?
Borrowed from German Tonstein, from Ton (“clay”) + Stein (“stone”).
Questions about saying tonstein
How do you pronounce tonstein?
Say TUHN-styne. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌnˌstaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtʌnˌstaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonstein?
Tonstein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN). Broken into parts: TUHN · styne.
Do Americans and Brits say tonstein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌnˌstaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtʌnˌstaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.