How to pronounce touchstone
Say it like TUHCH-stohn. Touchstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHCH).
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- TUHCH
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Touchstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of touchstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TUHCH-stohn.
What does touchstone mean?
- A stone used to verify the quality of gold alloys by rubbing them in order to leave a visible trace.
- A standard of comparison or evaluation.
Where does touchstone come from?
From touch + stone.
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Questions about saying touchstone
How do you pronounce touchstone?
Say TUHCH-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌtʃˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈtʌtʃˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in touchstone?
Touchstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHCH). Broken into parts: TUHCH · stohn.
Is touchstone 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 /ˈtʌtʃˌstəʊn/ (TUHCH-stohn).