How to Pronounce Tombstoning

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

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Syllables

11

Letters

TOMBST-on-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tombstoning”

"tombstoning" has 3 syllables: tombst-on-ing.

What does tombstoning mean?

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.

noun

  1. The practice of jumping into the sea or similar body of water from a cliff or other high point such that the jumper enters the water vertically straight, like a tombstone.
  2. The process of (automatically) initiating software sleep mode on an app.

Synonyms

Manhattan effectdrawbridgingtombstone effect

Related words

gravestoneheadstoneepitaphgravetombstonescrapbase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tombstoning"?▾

"Tombstoning" has 3 syllables: tombst · on · ing.

What does "tombstoning" mean?▾

Tombstoning: 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.

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