How to pronounce cowpony
Say it like KOW-poh-nee. Cowpony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cowpony. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOW
- poh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowpony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- pohGive this part a little weight. 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 cowpony
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOW-poh-nee.
What does cowpony mean?
- A horse ridden by cowboys when controlling cattle
Where does cowpony come from?
Compound of cow + pony.
Questions about saying cowpony
How do you pronounce cowpony?
Say KOW-poh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊˌpoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊˌpəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowpony?
Cowpony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · poh · nee.
Is cowpony 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 /ˈkaʊˌpəʊni/ (KOW-poh-nee).