How to pronounce boneseeker
Say it like BOHN-see-ker. Boneseeker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈboʊnˌsikɚ/BOHN-see-ker
UK British/ˈbəʊnsiːkə/BOHN-see-kuh
- BOHN
- see
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boneseeker 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.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of boneseeker
- 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: BOHN-see-kuh.
What does boneseeker mean?
noun
- Any element, especially a radioisotope, that has a tendency to accumulate in bones.
Where does boneseeker come from?
From bone + seeker.
Questions about saying boneseeker
How do you pronounce boneseeker?
Say BOHN-see-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnˌsikɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnsiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boneseeker?
Boneseeker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHN). Broken into parts: BOHN · see · ker.
Is boneseeker 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 /ˈbəʊnsiːkə/ (BOHN-see-kuh).