How to pronounce bonne
Say it like BON. Bonne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonne 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.
American vs British pronunciation of bonne
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON.
What does bonne mean?
- A French nursemaid.
Where does bonne come from?
Borrowed from French bonne.
Words that rhyme with bonne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bonne.
Questions about saying bonne
How do you pronounce bonne?
Say BON. The American pronunciation is /bɑn/. In British English it is /bɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonne?
Bonne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BON.
Is bonne pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɒn/ (BON).