How to pronounce bonny
Say it like BON-ee. Bonny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON).
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- BON
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonny 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 bonny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON-ee.
What does bonny mean?
- Alternative spelling of bonnie (“attractive”).
- Alternative spelling of bonnie (“bonfire”).
Where does bonny come from?
From Middle English *boni (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 bonny
How do you pronounce bonny?
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 bonny?
Bonny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON). Broken into parts: BON · ee.
Is bonny 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 bonny?
Bonny sounds the same as bonnie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.