How to Pronounce "carve in stone"
expression
KARV in STONE
KAHV in STOHN
Definition
If something is 'carved in stone', it means it is fixed, permanent, and cannot be changed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈstoʊn
British English
kˈɑːv/ /ˈɪn/ /stˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KARV in STONE
UK
KAHV in STOHN
Listen in Context
This rule isn't carved in stone; we can change it if needed.
Our meeting time isn't carved in stone yet.
Just because it's a rule doesn't mean it's carved in stone.
Our plans aren't carved in stone—we can change them if something comes up.