How to pronounce bonuses
Say it like BOH-nuh-siz. Bonuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊnəsɪz/BOH-nuh-siz
UK British/ˈbəʊnəsɪz/BOH-nuh-siz
- BOH
- nuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonuses 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bonuses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-nuh-siz.
What does bonuses mean?
noun
- plural of bonus How to pronounce bonus
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bonus How to pronounce bonus
Questions about saying bonuses
How do you pronounce bonuses?
Say BOH-nuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonuses?
Bonuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · nuh · siz.
Is bonuses 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 /ˈbəʊnəsɪz/ (BOH-nuh-siz).