Stonehenge Meaning in English

word

US

ˈstoʊnˌhɛndʒ

STONE-henj

UK

ˌstəʊnˈhɛndʒ

stOHN-HENJ

Definition

Stonehenge is a famous ancient monument in England, made of large standing stones arranged in a circle. It was built thousands of years ago and its purpose remains partly a mystery.

Usage & Nuances

Stonehenge is always written with a capital 'S' since it's a specific place. It's mainly used in historical, touristic, or cultural contexts. Sometimes people mention 'the mystery of Stonehenge.' It is pronounced 'STONE-henj'.

• Spanish: Stonehenge
• Portuguese (BR): Stonehenge
• Portuguese (PT): Stonehenge
• Chinese (Simplified): 巨石阵
• Chinese (Traditional): 巨石陣
• Hindi: स्टोनहेंज
• Arabic: ستونهنج
• Bengali: স্টোনহেঞ্জ
• Russian: Стоунхендж
• Japanese: ストーンヘンジ
• Vietnamese: Stonehenge
• Korean: 스톤헨지
• Turkish: Stonehenge
• Urdu: اسٹون ہینج
• Indonesian: Stonehenge

Example Sentences

Stonehenge is very old.

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Many people visit Stonehenge every year.

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Stonehenge is in England.

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I've always wanted to see Stonehenge up close.

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No one is really sure why Stonehenge was built.

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My friend took amazing photos at Stonehenge last summer.

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