How to pronounce bonify
Say it like BOH-nih-fy. Bonify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- nih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonify 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bonify
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-nih-fy.
What does bonify mean?
- To convert into―or make―good; to improve.
- To remit or reduce a price, typically in order to compensate for a tax for fee.
- To make bony; to ossify or to pare down to the bones.
Where does bonify come from?
From French bonifier.
Questions about saying bonify
How do you pronounce bonify?
Say BOH-nih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonify?
Bonify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · nih · fy.
Is bonify 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 /ˈbəʊnɪfaɪ/ (BOH-nih-fy).