How to pronounce rhinestone
American English pronunciation
RYNE-stohn
- IPA
- /ˈɹaɪnˌstoʊn/
- Syllables
- RYNE · stohn (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What rhinestone means
A sparkly fake gem, usually made of glass
In a sentence: Her dance costume was covered in rhinestones that glittered under the lights.
Where it comes from: It's named after the Rhine River in Europe. It copies a French name that meant "Rhine pebble."
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