How to pronounce boney
Say it like BOH-nee. Boney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boney 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of boney
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-nee.
What does boney mean?
- Alternative spelling of bony.
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Words that rhyme with boney
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Words that sound like boney
Questions about saying boney
How do you pronounce boney?
Say BOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊni/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boney?
Boney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · nee.
Is boney 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 /ˈbəʊni/ (BOH-nee).
What words sound the same as boney?
Boney sounds the same as bony in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.