How to Pronounce "carved in stone"
expression
KARVD-in-STOHN
KAHVD-in-STOHN
Definition
If something is 'carved in stone', it is fixed and cannot be changed. It is often used to say that a decision, rule, or plan is permanent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹvd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈstoʊn
British English
kˈɑːvd/ /ˈɪn/ /stˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KARVD-in-STOHN
UK
KAHVD-in-STOHN
Listen in Context
The rules are not carved in stone; we can change them if needed.
Our meeting time is not carved in stone yet.
Nothing is carved in stone; things can always change.
Just because it was discussed doesn't mean it's carved in stone.