How to pronounce bonza
Say it like BAHN-zuh. Bonza has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHN).
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US American/ˈbɑnzə/BAHN-zuh
UK British/ˈbɒnzə/BON-zuh
- BAHN
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bonza
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON-zuh.
What does bonza mean?
adjective
- Alternative spelling of bonzer.
- Alternative spelling of bonzer.
- A reddish apple originating in Australia.
Questions about saying bonza
How do you pronounce bonza?
Say BAHN-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑnzə/. In British English it is /ˈbɒnzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonza?
Bonza has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHN). Broken into parts: BAHN · zuh.
Is bonza 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 /ˈbɒnzə/ (BON-zuh).