How to pronounce boner
Say it like BOH-ner. Boner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of boner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-nuh.
What does boner mean?
- One who or that which removes bones.
- A blunder; a silly mistake.“He really pulled a boner that time!”
- A trombonist
Where does boner come from?
From bone + -er.
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Words that rhyme with boner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boner.
Questions about saying boner
How do you pronounce boner?
Say BOH-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boner?
Boner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ner.
Is boner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbəʊnə/ (BOH-nuh).