Como Pronunciar "grindstone"

word

GRYND-stohn

grynd-STOHN

Definição

A grindstone is a round, flat stone used for sharpening or shaping tools. The word can also appear in the phrase 'keep your nose to the grindstone', meaning to work hard without stopping.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɡɹaɪndˌstoʊn

Inglês Britânico

ɡɹˈaɪndstəʊn

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

GRYND-stohn

grynd-STOHN

Ouça em Contexto

He used a grindstone to sharpen his knife.

The old workshop has a large grindstone by the door.

Farmers used to rely on the grindstone to fix their tools.

I've got to keep my nose to the grindstone if I want this promotion.