How to Pronounce Headstone

To pronounce "headstone", say HEADST-on-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

HEADST-on-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “headstone”

"headstone" has 3 syllables: headst-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does headstone mean?

noun

  1. A gravestone, a grave marker: a monument traditionally made of stone placed at the head of a grave.
  2. The cornerstone or principal stone of a building.

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Words that rhyme with headstone

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moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

gravestonetombstonekeystonetombgravesitegraveslabstone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "headstone"?▾

"Headstone" has 3 syllables: headst · on · e.

What does "headstone" mean?▾

Headstone: A gravestone, a grave marker: a monument traditionally made of stone placed at the head of a grave.

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