How to pronounce cones
Say it like KOHNZ. Cones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/koʊnz/KOHNZ
UK British/kəʊnz/KOHNZ
- KOHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHNZ.
What does cones mean?
noun
- plural of cone How to pronounce cone
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cone How to pronounce cone
Words that rhyme with cones
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Questions about saying cones
How do you pronounce cones?
Say KOHNZ. The American pronunciation is /koʊnz/. In British English it is /kəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cones?
Cones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHNZ.
Is cones 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 /kəʊnz/ (KOHNZ).