How to pronounce cheekbone
Say it like CHEEK-bohn. Cheekbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEK).
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- CHEEK
- bohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheekbone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cheekbone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHEEK-bohn.
What does cheekbone mean?
- The small prominent bone of the cheek.
Where does cheekbone come from?
From Middle English chekebon, chekbone, from Old English ċēacbān (“cheekbone”); equivalent to cheek + bone.
Questions about saying cheekbone
How do you pronounce cheekbone?
Say CHEEK-bohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃikˌboʊn/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːkˌbəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheekbone?
Cheekbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEK). Broken into parts: CHEEK · bohn.
Is cheekbone 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 /ˈtʃiːkˌbəʊn/ (CHEEK-bohn).