How to Pronounce "written in stone"
expression
ˈɹɪtən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈstoʊn
RIH-tuhn in STOHN
ɹˈɪtən/ /ˈɪn/ /stˈəʊn
rih-TUHN in STOHN
Definition
If something is "written in stone," it means it is permanent and cannot be changed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪtən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈstoʊn
British English
ɹˈɪtən/ /ˈɪn/ /stˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIH-tuhn in STOHN
UK
rih-TUHN in STOHN
Listen in Context
The rules are not written in stone; we can change them if needed.
My decision isn't written in stone yet.
The schedule is written in stone because the event is tomorrow.
Nothing about this project is written in stone, so feel free to suggest changes.