How to pronounce bonier
Say it like BON-yer. Bonier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON).
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US American/ˈbɑnjɚ/BON-yer
UK British/ˈbɒnjə/BON-yuh
- BON
- yer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bonier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON-yuh.
What does bonier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of bony: more bony How to pronounce bony
Questions about saying bonier
How do you pronounce bonier?
Say BON-yer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑnjɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒnjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonier?
Bonier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON). Broken into parts: BON · yer.
Is bonier 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 /ˈbɒnjə/ (BON-yuh).