How to Pronounce Holystone

To pronounce "holystone", say HOLYST-on-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhəʊl.ɪ.stəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

holystone

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhəʊl.ɪ.stəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “holystone”

"holystone" has 3 syllables: holyst-on-e.

What does holystone mean?

noun

  1. A piece of soft sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of ships, usually with sand and seawater.
  2. A stone with a naturally-formed hole, used by Yorkshiremen for good luck.

verb

  1. To use a holystone.

Synonyms

lucky stonebible

Related words

biblewhitestonescrubstonehardhearthstonesandlighterrubstonetablestone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "holystone"?▾

"Holystone" has 3 syllables: holyst · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "holystone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "holystone" is /ˈhəʊl.ɪ.stəʊn/.

What does "holystone" mean?▾

Holystone: A piece of soft sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of ships, usually with sand and seawater.

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