How to Pronounce "wishbone"
word
ˈwɪʃˌboʊn
WISH-bohn
wˈɪʃbəʊn
WISH-bohn
Definition
A wishbone is a V-shaped bone found in birds, especially chickens and turkeys. People often pull the wishbone apart, and it's believed whoever gets the bigger piece will have their wish granted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪʃˌboʊn
British English
wˈɪʃbəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WISH-bohn
UK
WISH-bohn
Listen in Context
The turkey's wishbone is ready to be pulled after dinner.
Pull the wishbone and make a wish!
A wishbone looks like the letter 'V'.
Every Thanksgiving, my sister and I fight over who gets the wishbone.