How to Pronounce Stonewall

To pronounce "stonewall", say STON-ew-all — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈstoʊnwɑl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈstoʊnwɑl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stonewall”

"stonewall" has 3 syllables: ston-ew-all. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does stonewall mean?

noun

  1. A wall made from stone.

noun

  1. An obstruction.
  2. A refusal to cooperate.

verb

  1. To obstruct.
  2. To refuse to answer or cooperate, especially in supplying information.

    “At the press conference, the Prime Minister appeared to be stonewalling when asked about tax increases.”

Words that rhyme with stonewall

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

stallavoidstone-throwingstokingstormstrikestormingstoneshot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stonewall"?▾

"Stonewall" has 3 syllables: ston · ew · all.

What is the IPA transcription of "stonewall"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stonewall" is /ˈstoʊnwɑl/.

What does "stonewall" mean?▾

Stonewall: A wall made from stone.

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