How to pronounce bonxie
Say it like BONGK-see. Bonxie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BONGK).
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- BONGK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonxie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bonxie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BONGK-see.
What does bonxie mean?
- The great skua, Stercorarius skua.
Where does bonxie come from?
From Scots bonxie, from Old Norse bunki.
Questions about saying bonxie
How do you pronounce bonxie?
Say BONGK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑŋksi/. In British English it is /ˈbɒŋksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonxie?
Bonxie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BONGK). Broken into parts: BONGK · see.
Is bonxie 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 /ˈbɒŋksi/ (BONGK-see).