To pronounce "sawbones", say SAWB-on-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sawbones
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"sawbones" has 3 syllables: sawb-on-es. It rhymes with jawbones, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sawbones" has 3 syllables: sawb · on · es.
Sawbones: A surgeon.
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