How to pronounce wishbone
Say it like WISH-bohn. Wishbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WISH).
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US American/ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/WISH-bohn
UK British/ˈwɪʃˌbəʊn/WISH-bohn
- WISH
- bohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wishbone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WISHSay 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 wishbone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WISH-bohn.
What does wishbone mean?
noun
- A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries.
- A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
- Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
- To form into a wishbone-like shape; to fork.
Where does wishbone come from?
From wish + bone.
Questions about saying wishbone
How do you pronounce wishbone?
Say WISH-bohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/. In British English it is /ˈwɪʃˌbəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wishbone?
Wishbone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WISH). Broken into parts: WISH · bohn.
Is wishbone 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 /ˈwɪʃˌbəʊn/ (WISH-bohn).