How to pronounce bony
Say it like BOH-nee. Bony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
- BOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bony
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-nee.
What does bony mean?
- Resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
- Full of bones.
- With little flesh; skinny, thin.“That bony fellow could use a few hot dinners.”
Where does bony come from?
From Middle English bony, equivalent to bone + -y.
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Questions about saying bony
How do you pronounce bony?
Say BOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊni/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bony?
Bony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · nee.
Is bony 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 /ˈbəʊni/ (BOH-nee).
What words sound the same as bony?
Bony sounds the same as boney in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.