How to Pronounce "boney"
word
ˈboʊni
BOH-nee
bˈəʊni
BOH-nee
Definition
Describes someone or something with a lot of bones that are easy to see or feel, often because they are very thin. Can be used for people, animals, or parts of the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈboʊni
British English
bˈəʊni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOH-nee
UK
BOH-nee
Listen in Context
His boney hands were cold to the touch.
The dog was so thin, it looked boney.
She has very boney knees.
I don't like eating chicken wings that are too boney.