How to pronounce cheekbones
Say it like CHEEK-bohnz. Cheekbones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEK).
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- CHEEK
- bohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheekbones 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.
- bohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cheekbones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHEEK-bohnz.
What does cheekbones mean?
- plural of cheekbone How to pronounce cheekbone
Questions about saying cheekbones
How do you pronounce cheekbones?
Say CHEEK-bohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃikˌboʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːkˌbəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheekbones?
Cheekbones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEK). Broken into parts: CHEEK · bohnz.
Is cheekbones 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 /ˈtʃiːkˌbəʊnz/ (CHEEK-bohnz).