How to pronounce Bayonne
Say it like bay-YOHN. Bayonne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOHN).
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- bay
- YOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bayonne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- YOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Bayonne
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bay-YOHN.
What does Bayonne mean?
- a city in northeastern New Jersey
Words that rhyme with Bayonne
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Questions about saying Bayonne
How do you pronounce Bayonne?
Say bay-YOHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌbeɪˈjoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌbeɪˈjəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bayonne?
Bayonne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOHN). Broken into parts: bay · YOHN.
Is Bayonne 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 /ˌbeɪˈjəʊn/ (bay-YOHN).