How Do You Spell JAWBONE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɔːbə͡ʊn] (IPA)

The word "jawbone" is spelled with the combination of "j", "a", "w", "b", "o", and "n", but it is not pronounced with all of these sounds. Instead, the IPA phonetic transcription for "jawbone" is /ˈdʒɔː.bəʊn/. This means that the first sound is a voiced palato-alveolar affricate "dʒ", followed by an open-mid back unrounded vowel "ɔː", a bilabial approximant "w", a voiced bilabial plosive "b", an open-mid back rounded vowel "o", and finally a nasal "n". The spelling of "jawbone" may look deceiving but its pronunciation is clear with the help of IPA transcription.

Meaning and Definition
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Etymology
Idioms
Similar spelling word
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Conjugate verb
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JAWBONE Meaning and Definition

  1. Jawbone refers to the bone structure that forms the lower part of the skull in vertebrates, specifically humans. It is a U-shaped bone that serves as the main framework for the mouth, containing the teeth and supporting various crucial facial structures. The human jawbone, also known as the mandible, is the largest and strongest facial bone, articulating with the temporal bone in the skull and providing essential functions such as chewing, speaking, and facial expression.

    In terms of anatomy, the jawbone consists of two distinct parts connected at the chin, forming the lower jaw. It holds the lower teeth and their corresponding roots, providing stability and support for biting and chewing food. Additionally, the jawbone acts as an attachment point for various muscles responsible for movement and control of the mouth and facial expressions.

    Beyond its anatomical significance, the term "jawbone" can also be used metaphorically, implying verbal persuasion or influence. When someone is said to have a "silver tongue," it suggests that they possess a skill for eloquent and convincing speech. In this context, "jawboning" can refer to the act of trying to persuade or exert influence through persuasive communication or negotiation. Moreover, the phrase "jawboning the market" refers to the effort made by government officials or authorities to influence economic or financial conditions through public statements or persuasion rather than direct intervention.

  2. The bone of the jaw containing the teeth.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for JAWBONE

Etymology of JAWBONE

The word "jawbone" originated in Middle English from the combination of two Old English words: "jaw" and "ban".

The term "jaw" can be traced back to the Old English "gēag", which referred to the mandible or lower part of the mouth. The word "ban", also from Old English, meant "bone".

Over time, the two words merged to form "jawbone", which is used to describe the bone or bones of the jaw in humans and animals. It has also come to be used in a figurative sense to refer to the act of speaking, as well as to describe the characteristic shape or appearance of certain objects or tools resembling a jawbone.

Idioms with the word JAWBONE

  • diarrhea of the jawbone "Diarrhea of the jawbone" is an informal expression that refers to someone who talks excessively, or constantly talks without pause. It suggests that the person's speech flows uncontrollably and without any constraints, similar to how diarrhea flows uncontrollably from the body.

Similar spelling word for JAWBONE

Plural form of JAWBONE is JAWBONES

Conjugate verb Jawbone

CONDITIONAL

I would jawbone
you would jawbone
he/she/it would jawbone
we would jawbone
they would jawbone

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be jawboning
you would be jawboning
he/she/it would be jawboning
we would be jawboning
they would be jawboning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have jawbone
you would have jawbone
he/she/it would have jawbone
we would have jawbone
they would have jawbone

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been jawboning
you would have been jawboning
he/she/it would have been jawboning
we would have been jawboning
they would have been jawboning

FUTURE

I will jawbone
you will jawbone
he/she/it will jawbone
we will jawbone
they will jawbone

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be jawboning
you will be jawboning
he/she/it will be jawboning
we will be jawboning
they will be jawboning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have jawboned
you will have jawboned
he/she/it will have jawboned
we will have jawboned
they will have jawboned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been jawboning
you will have been jawboning
he/she/it will have been jawboning
we will have been jawboning
they will have been jawboning

IMPERATIVE

you jawbone
we let´s jawbone

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jawbone

PAST

I jawboned
you jawboned
he/she/it jawboned
we jawboned
they jawboned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was jawboning
you were jawboning
he/she/it was jawboning
we were jawboning
they were jawboning

PAST PARTICIPLE

jawboned

PAST PERFECT

I had jawboned
you had jawboned
he/she/it had jawboned
we had jawboned
they had jawboned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been jawboning
you had been jawboning
he/she/it had been jawboning
we had been jawboning
they had been jawboning

PRESENT

I jawbone
you jawbone
he/she/it jawbones
we jawbone
they jawbone

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am jawboning
you are jawboning
he/she/it is jawboning
we are jawboning
they are jawboning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jawboning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have jawboned
you have jawboned
he/she/it has jawboned
we have jawboned
they have jawboned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been jawboning
you have been jawboning
he/she/it has been jawboning
we have been jawboning
they have been jawboning

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