How to pronounce baloney
Say it like buh-LOH-nee. Baloney has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- buh
- LOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baloney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of baloney
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: buh-LOH-nee.
What does baloney mean?
- A type of sausage; bologna.
- Nonsense.“That's a bunch of baloney! I don't believe one word!”
Where does baloney come from?
Phonetic spelling of bologna.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with baloney
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Words that sound like baloney
Questions about saying baloney
How do you pronounce baloney?
Say buh-LOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /bəˈloʊni/. In British English it is /bəˈləʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baloney?
Baloney has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: buh · LOH · nee.
Is baloney pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bəˈləʊni/ (buh-LOH-nee).
What words sound the same as baloney?
Baloney sounds the same as bologna in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.