How to pronounce waterstone
Say it like WAW-ters-tohn. Waterstone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ters
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tersKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of waterstone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tus-tohn.
What does waterstone mean?
- A natural sharpening stone lubricated with water.
Where does waterstone come from?
From water + stone.
Questions about saying waterstone
How do you pronounce waterstone?
Say WAW-ters-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚsˌtoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəsˌtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterstone?
Waterstone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ters · tohn.
Is waterstone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɔːtəsˌtəʊn/ (WAW-tus-tohn).