How to pronounce bunny
Say it like BUHN-ee. Bunny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHN).
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- BUHN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bunny
American and British speakers say bunny in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌni/ in the US and /ˈbʌni/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHN-ee.
What does bunny mean?
- a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
- (usually informal) especially a young rabbit
Where does bunny come from?
From bun (“rabbit”) + -y (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with bunny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bunny.
Questions about saying bunny
How do you pronounce bunny?
Say BUHN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌni/. In British English it is /ˈbʌni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunny?
Bunny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHN). Broken into parts: BUHN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say bunny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌni/ and the British form is /ˈbʌni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.