How to Pronounce Big-boned

To pronounce "big-boned", say BIGB-on-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BIGB-on-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “big-boned”

"big-boned" has 3 syllables: bigb-on-ed.

What does big-boned mean?

adjective

  1. Fat, obese.

    “1999, Nicole Hollander, My Cat's Not Fat, He's Just Big-Boned”

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How many syllables are in "big-boned"?▾

"Big-boned" has 3 syllables: bigb · on · ed.

What does "big-boned" mean?▾

Big-boned: Fat, obese.

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