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bone
Definition:
(nou) rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates (nou) the porous calcified substance from which bones are made (nou) a shade of white the color of bleached bones
Phonetic Transcription:
bəʊn
Examples:
The tibiotarsus is the longest bone in the leg.
The artery is then sutured to the surface of the brain and the bone replaced.
The talus bone of the ankle joint connects the leg to the foot.
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Common mistakes of bone pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bone" with an incorrect vowel sound, like /bɒn/ (UK) or /bɑn/ (US). This changes the meaning. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound, /oʊ/ (US) or /əʊ/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "b": Many people stress the "b" sound too much, making it sound harsh. This can make "bone" sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "b" soft and smooth, allowing the vowel to take the lead.
- Dropping the final sound: Some may say "bone" without clearly pronouncing the "n," resulting in a sound like "bo." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure the "n" is pronounced clearly, as in /boʊn/ (US) or /bəʊn/ (UK).
- Confusing with "bowl": Learners often mix up "bone" with "bowl," pronouncing them similarly. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "bone" has a long "o" sound, while "bowl" has a diphthong, /boʊl/ (US) or /bəʊl/ (UK).
- Incorrect syllable stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying it like "bo-ne." This is not standard. Tip: "Bone" is a one-syllable word, so focus on the smooth, single pronunciation /boʊn/ (US) or /bəʊn/ (UK).