How to Pronounce "jawbone"
word
ˈdʒɔˌboʊn
JAW-bohn
dʒˈɔːbəʊn
jaw-BOHN
Definition
The jawbone is the bone that forms the structure of your lower or upper jaw in your mouth. It is what holds your teeth and helps you open and close your mouth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɔˌboʊn
British English
dʒˈɔːbəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAW-bohn
UK
jaw-BOHN
Listen in Context
The dentist said my jawbone is healthy.
Your teeth are connected to your jawbone.
She broke her jawbone in an accident.
I felt pain in my jawbone after chewing gum for an hour.