How to pronounce whitestone
Say it like WYTE-stohn. Whitestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE).
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- WYTE
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitestone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of whitestone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WYTE-stohn.
What does whitestone mean?
- A light-colored stone formerly used for scrubbing.
- Granulite.
- To scrub with a stone of this kind.
Where does whitestone come from?
From white + stone.
Questions about saying whitestone
How do you pronounce whitestone?
Say WYTE-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitestone?
Whitestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE). Broken into parts: WYTE · stohn.
Is whitestone 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 /ˈwaɪtˌstəʊn/ (WYTE-stohn).