How to pronounce hamboned
Say it like HAM-boh-nud. Hamboned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- boh
- nud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamboned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hamboned
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAM-boh-nud.
What does hamboned mean?
- simple past and past participle of hambone
- Extremely drunk
Questions about saying hamboned
How do you pronounce hamboned?
Say HAM-boh-nud. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmboʊnəd/. In British English it is /ˈhæmbəʊnəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hamboned?
Hamboned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · boh · nud.
Is hamboned 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 /ˈhæmbəʊnəd/ (HAM-boh-nud).