How to pronounce collarbone
Say it like KAH-ler-bohn. Collarbone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑlɚˌboʊn/KAH-ler-bohn
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KAH
- ler
- bohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collarbone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does collarbone mean?
noun
- The bone joining the shoulder and the breastbone.
Where does collarbone come from?
From Middle English colar bane; equivalent to collar + bone.
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Questions about saying collarbone
How do you pronounce collarbone?
Say KAH-ler-bohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlɚˌboʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collarbone?
Collarbone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · ler · bohn.