How to pronounce neckbone
Say it like NEK-bohn. Neckbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- bohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neckbone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of neckbone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEK-bohn.
What does neckbone mean?
- Any bone in the neck; often of poultry, in cooking.
Where does neckbone come from?
Inherited from Middle English nekke bon, equivalent to neck + bone.
Questions about saying neckbone
How do you pronounce neckbone?
Say NEK-bohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkˌboʊn/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkˌbəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neckbone?
Neckbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · bohn.
Is neckbone 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 /ˈnɛkˌbəʊn/ (NEK-bohn).