How to pronounce bonytail
Say it like BOH-nee-tayl. Bonytail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- nee
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonytail 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.
- taylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bonytail
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-nee-tayl.
What does bonytail mean?
- Gila elegans, a cyprinid freshwater fish of the southwestern United States.
Where does bonytail come from?
From bony + tail.
Words that rhyme with bonytail
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Questions about saying bonytail
How do you pronounce bonytail?
Say BOH-nee-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊniˌteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊniˌteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonytail?
Bonytail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · nee · tayl.
Is bonytail 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 /ˈbəʊniˌteɪl/ (BOH-nee-tayl).