how to pronounce grindstone
/ˈɡɹaɪndˌstoʊn/
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grindstone is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of grindstone in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… the grindstone kind of you know …”
meanings of grindstone
noun:
- An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing or grinding.
grindstone frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word grindstone occurs in english on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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