How to Pronounce "engraved in stone"
expression
in-GRAYVD in STONE
en-GRAYVD in STOHN
Definition
If something is ‘engraved in stone’, it is permanent and cannot easily be changed. The phrase is often used to say that rules, plans, or ideas are not fixed forever.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈɡɹeɪvd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈstoʊn
British English
ɛnɡɹˈeɪvd/ /ˈɪn/ /stˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-GRAYVD in STONE
UK
en-GRAYVD in STOHN
Listen in Context
The plan isn't engraved in stone; we can still change it.
These rules are not engraved in stone.
Remember, nothing is engraved in stone yet.
Just because it’s in the schedule doesn’t mean it’s engraved in stone.