How to Pronounce "brimstone"
word
/ˈbɹɪmstoʊn/
BRIM-stohn
/bɹˈɪmstəʊn/
brim-STOHN
Definition
Brimstone is an old word for sulfur, a yellow chemical element with a strong smell, often connected with volcanoes and fire. It is also used in literature and religion to describe hell or damnation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɹɪmstoʊn/
British English
/bɹˈɪmstəʊn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRIM-stohn
UK
brim-STOHN
Listen in Context
The volcano smelled strongly of brimstone.
In ancient times, people called sulfur brimstone.
They found yellow brimstone near the hot springs.
The preacher warned of fire and brimstone for sinners.