How to pronounce anklebone
Say it like ANG-kul-bohn. Anklebone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- kul
- bohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anklebone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anklebone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ANG-kul-bohn.
What does anklebone mean?
- The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula.
Where does anklebone come from?
From Middle English ancle bone; equivalent to ankle + bone.
Questions about saying anklebone
How do you pronounce anklebone?
Say ANG-kul-bohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkəlˌboʊn/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkəlbəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anklebone?
Anklebone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · kul · bohn.
Is anklebone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæŋkəlbəʊn/ (ANG-kul-bohn).