How to pronounce deboned
Say it like dee-BOHND. Deboned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHND).
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- dee
- BOHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deboned 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.
- BOHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of deboned
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-BOHND.
What does deboned mean?
- Having had its bones removed.“This deboned fish will be safe for the cat to eat.”
- simple past and past participle of debone How to pronounce debone
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Words that rhyme with deboned
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Questions about saying deboned
How do you pronounce deboned?
Say dee-BOHND. The American pronunciation is /diˈboʊnd/. In British English it is /diːˈbəʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deboned?
Deboned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOHND). Broken into parts: dee · BOHND.
Is deboned 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 /diːˈbəʊnd/ (dee-BOHND).