How to pronounce bonafide
Say it like BAH-nuh-fyde. Bonafide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH).
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US American/ˈbɑnəˌfaɪd/BAH-nuh-fyde
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- BAH
- nuh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonafide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
Other ways to say bonafide
Bonafide also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BOH-nuh-fyde /ˈboʊnəˌfaɪd/
What does bonafide mean?
adjective
- Alternative spelling of bona fide.
Questions about saying bonafide
How do you pronounce bonafide?
Say BAH-nuh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑnəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonafide?
Bonafide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH). Broken into parts: BAH · nuh · fyde.