How to pronounce jawboning
Say it like JAW-boh-ning. Jawboning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAW).
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US American/ˈdʒɔˌboʊnɪŋ/JAW-boh-ning
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- JAW
- boh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jawboning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does jawboning mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of jawbone How to pronounce jawbone
- Persistent persuasive talk, particularly (politics, economics) talk that includes implied threats of punitive action, such as tighter government regulation.
Questions about saying jawboning
How do you pronounce jawboning?
Say JAW-boh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔˌboʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jawboning?
Jawboning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAW). Broken into parts: JAW · boh · ning.