How to pronounce lazybones
Say it like LAY-zee-bohnz. Lazybones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- zee
- bohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lazybones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lazybones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LAY-zee-bohnz.
What does lazybones mean?
- A person who is lazy.
Where does lazybones come from?
From lazy + bones.
Questions about saying lazybones
How do you pronounce lazybones?
Say LAY-zee-bohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪziˌboʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪziˌbəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lazybones?
Lazybones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · zee · bohnz.
Is lazybones 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 /ˈleɪziˌbəʊnz/ (LAY-zee-bohnz).