How to Pronounce Tombstone

To pronounce "tombstone", say TOMBST-on-e — 3 syllables, IPA /tuːmstoʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/tuːmstoʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tombstone”

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

What does tombstone mean?

noun

  1. A headstone marking a person's grave.
  2. The symbol "∎" marking the end of a proof.

verb

  1. To take part in tombstoning: to jump into the sea, etc. from a cliff or other high point so as to enter the water vertically straight.
  2. For a surfboard to stand upright half-submerged in the water (like a tombstone, above) because the surfer is underwater with his or her legrope pulled tight. Often this indicates a surfer in difficulty, either held down by the power of a wave or unconscious and unable to get to the surface.

Synonyms

gravestoneheadstonehalmos

Words that rhyme with tombstone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

gravestoneheadstoneepitaphgravetombstonescrapbase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tombstone"?▾

"Tombstone" has 3 syllables: tombst · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tombstone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tombstone" is /tuːmstoʊn/.

What does "tombstone" mean?▾

Tombstone: A headstone marking a person's grave.

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