How to Pronounce Whalebone

To pronounce "whalebone", say WHAL-eb-on-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

WHAL-eb-on-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “whalebone”

"whalebone" has 4 syllables: whal-eb-on-e. It rhymes with tailbone, if that helps it stick.

What does whalebone mean?

noun

  1. The horny material from the fringed plates of the upper jaw of baleen whales that are used to filter plankton; once used as stays in corsets

Synonyms

baleen

Words that rhyme with whalebone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tailbone

Related words

baleenwhalesfishbonewhalefeedbone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whalebone"?▾

"Whalebone" has 4 syllables: whal · eb · on · e.

What does "whalebone" mean?▾

Whalebone: The horny material from the fringed plates of the upper jaw of baleen whales that are used to filter plankton; once used as stays in corsets

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