How to Pronounce "whetstone"
word
ˈhwɛtˌstoʊn/, /ˈwɛtˌstoʊn
WET-stohn
wˈɛtstəʊn
WET-stohn
Definition
A whetstone is a flat stone used to sharpen the edges of metal tools and knives.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛtˌstoʊn/, /ˈwɛtˌstoʊn
British English
wˈɛtstəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WET-stohn
UK
WET-stohn
Listen in Context
Place the knife on the whetstone to sharpen it.
A whetstone can make old tools sharp again.
He bought a new whetstone for his kitchen knives.
I can’t cut tomatoes with this knife—it needs a whetstone badly.