How to Pronounce Boned

To pronounce "boned", say BON-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bəʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bəʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boned”

"boned" has 2 syllables: bon-ed. It rhymes with moaned and groaned, if that helps it stick.

What does boned mean?

verb

  1. To prepare (meat, etc) by removing the bone or bones from.
  2. To fertilize with bone.

verb

  1. To apprehend, steal.

verb

  1. To sight along an object or set of objects to check whether they are level or in line.

Synonyms

deboneunbonebonkbury the bonefuckscrewshag

Words that rhyme with boned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moanedgroanedbemoanedintonedtonedstonedpostponedhoneddronedownedconedcloned

Related words

debonedboneybonystrippedcookedscrewedabandoneduncooked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boned"?▾

"Boned" has 2 syllables: bon · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "boned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boned" is /bəʊnd/.

What does "boned" mean?▾

Boned: To prepare (meat, etc) by removing the bone or bones from.

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