How to pronounce coney
Say it like KOH-nee. Coney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of coney
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-nee.
What does coney mean?
- The Jamaican coney (Geocapromys brownii), a hutia endemic to Jamaica.
- Alternative spelling of cony (“a rabbit, a hyrax”).
- Alternative spelling of cony (“a species of fish”).
Words that rhyme with coney
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coney.
Questions about saying coney
How do you pronounce coney?
Say KOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coney?
Coney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · nee.
Is coney 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 /ˈkəʊni/ (KOH-nee).