How to pronounce cony
Say it like KOH-nee. Cony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cony 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 cony
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-nee.
What does cony mean?
- A rabbit, especially the European rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus (formerly known as Lepus cuniculus).
- Locally for other rabbit-like or hyrax-like animals, such as the Cape hyrax (das, dassie) or the pika (Ochotona princeps, formerly Lagomys princeps).
- Used in the Old Testament as a translation of Hebrew שָׁפָן (shafán), thought to be the rock hyrax (Procavia capensis, syn. Hyrax syriacus).
Where does cony come from?
From Middle English cony, back formation from conies (plural), from Anglo-Norman conis, the plural of connil (“rabbit”), from Latin cunīculus, of unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with cony
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Words that sound like cony
Questions about saying cony
How do you pronounce cony?
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 cony?
Cony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · nee.
Is cony 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).
What words sound the same as cony?
Cony sounds the same as coney in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.