How to Pronounce Bones

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bəʊnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bones”

"bones" has 2 syllables: bon-es. It rhymes with jones and homophones, if that helps it stick.

What does bones mean?

noun

  1. A composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates.
  2. Any of the components of an endoskeleton, made of bone.

verb

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

verb

  1. To apprehend, steal.

Synonyms

ribstaydeboneunbonebonkbury the bonefuckscrewshag

Words that rhyme with bones

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joneshomophonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbones

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bones"?▾

"Bones" has 2 syllables: bon · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "bones"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bones" is /bəʊnz/.

What does "bones" mean?▾

Bones: A composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates.

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