To pronounce "back-bone", say BACKB-on-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
back-bone
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BACKB-on-e
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"back-bone" has 3 syllables: backb-on-e.
"Back-bone" has 3 syllables: backb · on · e.
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