How to Pronounce Cornerstones

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

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

CORN-erst-on-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “cornerstones”

"cornerstones" has 4 syllables: corn-erst-on-es. It rhymes with jones and homophones, if that helps it stick.

What does cornerstones 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.”

Words that rhyme with cornerstones

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joneshomophonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbones

Related words

basegroundworkbasisfoundationfundamentaxesaxlesbackbones

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cornerstones"?▾

"Cornerstones" has 4 syllables: corn · erst · on · es.

What does "cornerstones" mean?▾

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

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