How to pronounce bonar
Say it like BOH-ner. Bonar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bonar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-nuh.
What does bonar mean?
- Alternative spelling of bona (“good”).
Words that rhyme with bonar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bonar.
Words that sound like bonar
Questions about saying bonar
How do you pronounce bonar?
Say BOH-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonar?
Bonar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ner.
Is bonar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbəʊnə/ (BOH-nuh).
What words sound the same as bonar?
Bonar sounds the same as boner in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.