How to Pronounce "whalebone"
word
ˈweɪlˌboʊn
WAYL-bohn
wˈeɪlbəʊn
WAYL-bohn
Definition
Whalebone is a strong, flexible material from the mouth of baleen whales, once used to make things like old-fashioned corsets, umbrellas, and fans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪlˌboʊn
British English
wˈeɪlbəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYL-bohn
UK
WAYL-bohn
Listen in Context
The corset was made from whalebone.
Umbrellas used to have whalebone ribs.
People valued whalebone because it was both strong and flexible.
Back in the Victorian era, every fancy dress had some sort of whalebone support inside.