How to pronounce bonnie
Say it like BON-ee. Bonnie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON).
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- BON
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonnie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bonnie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON-ee.
What does bonnie mean?
- very pleasing to the eye“my bonny lass”“there's a bonny bay beyond”
Where does bonnie come from?
From Middle English *bonie (attested only rarely as bon, boun), probably from Old French bon, feminine bonne (“good”), from Latin bonus (“good”).
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Questions about saying bonnie
How do you pronounce bonnie?
Say BON-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑni/. In British English it is /ˈbɒni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonnie?
Bonnie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON). Broken into parts: BON · ee.
Is bonnie 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 /ˈbɒni/ (BON-ee).
What words sound the same as bonnie?
Bonnie sounds the same as bonny in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.