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Syllables

The word 'cheekbone' has 2 syllables.
ˈʧik-ˌboʊn


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Cheekbone'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Cheekbone' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /ʧ/
TongueThe tongue raises. It touches the roof of the mouth. Then it presses the roof of the mouth. Finally, it releases.
LipsThe corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare.
TeethThe teeth are together.
AirThe air passes through the mouth. The air builds up when tongue presses the roof of the mouth. The air comes through when the tongue releases.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /i/
TongueThe tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips are tense and wide.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth a little.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /k/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#5: /ˌ/
#6: /b/
LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a small gap between the teeth.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#9: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'cheekbone'

I never knew my cheekbones could double as coat hooks until today!

Try this Exciting 'cheekbone' Tongue Twister Challenge

Silly Sally accidentally knocked her friend's cheekbone while playing chicken chase, causing the friend to cheekily chirp and cheekily chuckle, checking her cheekbones for any cracks or crinkles.

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