Speakur

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headstone

/ˈhɛdstoʊn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.76 in modern English

Syllables
head-stone
IPA
/ˈhɛdstoʊn/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A gravestone, a grave marker: a monument traditionally made of stone placed at the head of a grave.

noun

The cornerstone or principal stone of a building.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From head + stone.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhɛdstoʊn/

Inflected Forms

headstones (plural)

Derived Forms

headstoned

Phrases

through-stone

Frequently Paired Words

footstone menhir through-stone

Synonyms

gravestone tombstone keystone key

Rhymes With

redstone

Questions

How do you pronounce headstone?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɛdstoʊn/.
What does headstone mean?
A gravestone, a grave marker: a monument traditionally made of stone placed at the head of a grave.
Where does headstone come from?
From head + stone.

How to pronounce headstone

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