How to Pronounce Touchstone

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtʌtʃstəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “touchstone”

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

What does touchstone mean?

noun

  1. A stone used to check the quality of gold alloys by rubbing them to leave a visible trace.
  2. (by extension) A standard of comparison or evaluation.

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Words that rhyme with touchstone

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moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

criterionstandardmeasurebedrockcornerstonekeystonecentrepiecestake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "touchstone"?▾

"Touchstone" has 3 syllables: touchst · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "touchstone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "touchstone" is /ˈtʌtʃstəʊn/.

What does "touchstone" mean?▾

Touchstone: A stone used to check the quality of gold alloys by rubbing them to leave a visible trace.

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