How to pronounce boning
Say it like BOH-ning. Boning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boning 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-ning.
What does boning mean?
- present participle and gerund of bone How to pronounce bone
- The removal of bones from a carcass; filleting.
- The arrangement of bones in a corset.
- Bone structure.
Words that rhyme with boning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boning.
Questions about saying boning
How do you pronounce boning?
Say BOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boning?
Boning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ning.
Is boning 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 /ˈbəʊnɪŋ/ (BOH-ning).