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.

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

• carbone
• abone
• hawbone
• nawbone
• mawbone
• kawbone
• iawbone
• uawbone
• jzwbone
• jswbone
• jwwbone
• jqwbone
• jaqbone
• rawbonne
• Raubone
• Jaubon
• Jaboue
• Jabooe
• Fawone
• Jazone
• Jarrone

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

• gabon.

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

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have jawbone

you would have jawbone

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been jawboning

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FUTURE

I will jawbone

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be jawboning

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you jawbone

we let´s jawbone

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jawbone

PAST

I jawboned

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

jawboned

PAST PERFECT

I had jawboned

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

I jawbone

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am jawboning

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jawboning

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been jawboning

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