How to pronounce redbone
Say it like RED-bohn. Redbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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US American/ˈrɛdboʊn/RED-bohn
UK British/ˈrɛdbəʊn/RED-bohn
- RED
- bohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redbone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of redbone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RED-bohn.
What does redbone mean?
noun
- A dark-red or tan coonhound.
- An African American with light skin with red undertones.
Where does redbone come from?
From red + bone.
Questions about saying redbone
How do you pronounce redbone?
Say RED-bohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdboʊn/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdbəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redbone?
Redbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · bohn.
Is redbone 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 /ˈrɛdbəʊn/ (RED-bohn).