How to Pronounce Cornerstone

To pronounce "cornerstone", say CORN-erst-on-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CORN-erst-on-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “cornerstone”

"cornerstone" has 4 syllables: corn-erst-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does cornerstone mean?

noun

  1. A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
  2. Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.

    “The cornerstone on the Flatiron Building is set on the Fifth Avenue facade.”

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Words that rhyme with cornerstone

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moangroandronebemoantonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritonemonotone

Related words

basegroundworkbasisfoundationfundamentkeystonequoinvault

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cornerstone"?▾

"Cornerstone" has 4 syllables: corn · erst · on · e.

What does "cornerstone" mean?▾

Cornerstone: A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.

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