How Do You Spell ASTONED?
Pronunciation: [ɐstˈə͡ʊnd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Astoned" can be confusing for those who are not familiar with its pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /əˈstoʊnd/. The first part, "ə", represents the schwa sound, which is commonly found in unstressed syllables. The second part, "stoʊnd", represents the "st" sound followed by the long "o" sound and the "nd" sound. When spoken, "Astoned" sounds like "uh-stohnd", not to be confused with "stoned" without the "a" which refers to being intoxicated.
