How do you pronounce "cheekbone"?

In American English: /ˈtʃiːkˌboʊn/ (CHEEK-bohn). In British English: /tʃˈiːkbəʊn/ (CH-eekb). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃiːkˌboʊn/ (CHEEK-bohn). In Australian English: /tʃˈiːkbəʊn/ (CH-eekb).

Is "cheekbone" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃiːkˌboʊn/ (CHEEK-bohn), while in British English it's /tʃˈiːkbəʊn/ (CH-eekb).

How to Pronounce "cheekbone"

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cheekbone

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/ˈtʃiːkˌboʊn/

CHEEK-bohn

Syllable Breakdown

tʃiːkcheek·boʊnbone

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