To pronounce "bare-bones", say BAR-eb-on-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bare-bones
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BAR-eb-on-es
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"bare-bones" has 4 syllables: bar-eb-on-es.
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"Bare-bones" has 4 syllables: bar · eb · on · es.
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