How to pronounce chonies
Say it like CHOH-nees. Chonies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH).
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- CHOH
- nees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chonies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chonies
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHOH-nees.
What does chonies mean?
- Panties.
Where does chonies come from?
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish chones (“underwear”).
Questions about saying chonies
How do you pronounce chonies?
Say CHOH-nees. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃoʊnis/. In British English it is /ˈtʃəʊnis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chonies?
Chonies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH). Broken into parts: CHOH · nees.
Is chonies 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 /ˈtʃəʊnis/ (CHOH-nees).