How to Pronounce "brownstones"
word
ˈbɹaʊnˌstoʊn
BROWN-stohnz
bɹˈaʊnstəʊn
brown-STOHNZ
Definition
Brownstones are tall, narrow houses made from a reddish-brown sandstone, typically found in older urban neighborhoods, especially in New York City.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹaʊnˌstoʊn
British English
bɹˈaʊnstəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BROWN-stohnz
UK
brown-STOHNZ
Listen in Context
Many brownstones are over 100 years old.
We walked down a street lined with beautiful brownstones.
She lives in one of the old brownstones in Brooklyn.
Renting a brownstone in Manhattan is really expensive these days.