How to Pronounce Jawboning

To pronounce "jawboning", say JAWB-on-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

JAWB-on-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “jawboning”

"jawboning" has 3 syllables: jawb-on-ing. It rhymes with boning and droning, if that helps it stick.

What does jawboning mean?

verb

  1. To talk persistently in an attempt to persuade somebody to cooperate.

noun

  1. Persistent persuasive talk.

Words that rhyme with jawboning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boningdroninggroaningmoaningintoningtoninghoningconingcondoningbemoaningzoningcloning

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jawboning"?▾

"Jawboning" has 3 syllables: jawb · on · ing.

What does "jawboning" mean?▾

Jawboning: To talk persistently in an attempt to persuade somebody to cooperate.

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