How to pronounce bonus
Say it like BOH-nus. Bonus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonus 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bonus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-nus.
What does bonus mean?
- anything that tends to arouse“his approval was an added fillip”
- an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
Where does bonus come from?
Borrowed from Latin bonus (“good”).
Words that rhyme with bonus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bonus.
Questions about saying bonus
How do you pronounce bonus?
Say BOH-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnəs/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonus?
Bonus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · nus.
Is bonus 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 /ˈbəʊnəs/ (BOH-nus).