How to pronounce hipbone
Say it like HIP-bohn. Hipbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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US American/ˈhɪpˌboʊn/HIP-bohn
UK British/ˈhɪpˌbəʊn/HIP-bohn
- HIP
- bohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hipbone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hipbone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HIP-bohn.
What does hipbone mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of hip bone.
Questions about saying hipbone
How do you pronounce hipbone?
Say HIP-bohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpˌboʊn/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpˌbəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hipbone?
Hipbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · bohn.
Is hipbone 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 /ˈhɪpˌbəʊn/ (HIP-bohn).