How to Pronounce Whetstone

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/wɛtstəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whetstone”

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

What does whetstone mean?

noun

  1. A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.
  2. A benchmark for evaluating the power and performance of a computer.

Words that rhyme with whetstone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whetstone"?▾

"Whetstone" has 3 syllables: whetst · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "whetstone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whetstone" is /wɛtstəʊn/.

What does "whetstone" mean?▾

Whetstone: A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.

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