bone

How to Split "bone" into Syllables

The word bone is divided into 2 syllables: bo·ne. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• bo — 1st syllable
• ne — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of bone:

• IPA: /bəʊn/

📖 Definitions

1. bone (countable and uncountable, plural bones)
2. One of the rigid parts of a corset that forms its frame, the boning, originally made of whalebone.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English bon, from Old English bān (“bone, tusk; the bone of a limb”), from Proto-Germanic *bainą (“bone”), from *bainaz (“straight”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeyh₂- (“to hit, strike, beat”). Cognate with Scots bane, been, bean, bein, bain (“bone”), North Frisian bian, Biin, biinj (“bone; leg”), West Frisian bien (“bone”), Dutch been (“bone; leg”), German Low German Been, Bein (“bone”), German Bein (“leg”), German Gebein (“bon...

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Understanding how to break down bone into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare bone with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
bone	2	bo·ne
Bohemia	3	bo-he-mia
bony	2	bo-ny
bonhomie	3	bon-ho-mie
Bean	1	bean

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to bone:

Bond, bong, bonk, Bonn, Bono, bony, bonce, boner.