How do you pronounce "cheekbones"?

In American English: /ˈtʃiːkˌboʊnz/ (CHEEK-bohnz). In British English: /tʃˈiːkbəʊnz/ (CH-eekb). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃiːkˌboʊnz/ (CHEEK-bohnz). In Australian English: /tʃˈiːkbəʊnz/ (CH-eekb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃiːkˌboʊnz/ (CHEEK-bohnz), while in British English it's /tʃˈiːkbəʊnz/ (CH-eekb).

How to Pronounce "cheekbones"

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cheekbones

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/ˈtʃiːkˌboʊnz/

CHEEK-bohnz

Syllable Breakdown

tʃiːkcheek·boʊnzbones

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