How to pronounce debone
Say it like dee-BOHN. Debone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/diˈboʊn/dee-BOHN
UK British/diːˈbəʊn/dee-BOHN
- dee
- BOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of debone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-BOHN.
What does debone mean?
verb
- To remove the bones from.“I am deboning a fish.”
Where does debone come from?
From de- + bone.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bone
- unbone
Words that rhyme with debone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debone.
Questions about saying debone
How do you pronounce debone?
Say dee-BOHN. The American pronunciation is /diˈboʊn/. In British English it is /diːˈbəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debone?
Debone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHN). Broken into parts: dee · BOHN.
Is debone 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 /diːˈbəʊn/ (dee-BOHN).