How to Pronounce Stone-broke

To pronounce "stone-broke", say STON-ebr-ok-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

STON-ebr-ok-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “stone-broke”

"stone-broke" has 4 syllables: ston-ebr-ok-e.

What does stone-broke mean?

adjective

  1. Financially ruined, bankrupt.
  2. Without any money, penniless.

    “dead broke; flat broke”

adjective

  1. Broke off, rich, wealthy

Related words

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How many syllables are in "stone-broke"?▾

"Stone-broke" has 4 syllables: ston · ebr · ok · e.

What does "stone-broke" mean?▾

Stone-broke: Financially ruined, bankrupt.

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