How to pronounce boneless
Say it like BOHN-lus. Boneless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHN).
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- BOHN
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boneless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boneless
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHN-lus.
What does boneless mean?
- Without bones, especially as pertaining to meat or poultry prepared for eating.“boneless chicken”
- Without pizza crust; without pizza bones.
- Lacking strength, courage, or resolve.
Where does boneless come from?
From Middle English bonles, banles, from Old English bānlēas (“boneless”), from Proto-Germanic *bainalausaz, equivalent to bone + -less.
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Questions about saying boneless
How do you pronounce boneless?
Say BOHN-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnləs/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boneless?
Boneless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHN). Broken into parts: BOHN · lus.
Is boneless 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 /ˈbəʊnləs/ (BOHN-lus).