How to pronounce ringbone
Say it like RING-bohn. Ringbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- bohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ringbone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINGSay 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 ringbone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RING-bohn.
What does ringbone mean?
- A type of osteoarthritis affecting any of several bones (particularly the coffin joint or pastern) of a horse's leg or foot, marked by bone growth.
Where does ringbone come from?
Inherited from Middle English ryngbon; equivalent to ring + bone.
Questions about saying ringbone
How do you pronounce ringbone?
Say RING-bohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋˌboʊn/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋˌbəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ringbone?
Ringbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · bohn.
Is ringbone 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 /ˈrɪŋˌbəʊn/ (RING-bohn).