How do you pronounce "jawbone"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɔˌboʊn/ (JAW-bohn). In British English: /dʒˈɔːbəʊn/ (J-awb). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɔˌboʊn/ (JAW-bohn). In Australian English: /dʒˈɔːbəʊn/ (J-awb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɔˌboʊn/ (JAW-bohn), while in British English it's /dʒˈɔːbəʊn/ (J-awb).

How to Pronounce "jawbone"

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jawbone

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/ˈdʒɔˌboʊn/

JAW-bohn

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɔjaw·boʊnbone

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