How to pronounce cronies
Say it like KROH-neez. Cronies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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US American/ˈkroʊniz/KROH-neez
UK British/ˈkrəʊniz/KROH-neez
- KROH
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cronies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cronies
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-neez.
What does cronies mean?
noun
- plural of crony How to pronounce crony
Questions about saying cronies
How do you pronounce cronies?
Say KROH-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊniz/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cronies?
Cronies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · neez.
Is cronies 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 /ˈkrəʊniz/ (KROH-neez).