How to pronounce crony
Say it like KROH-nee. Crony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crony
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-nee.
What does crony mean?
- A close friend.
- A trusted companion or partner in a criminal organization.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with crony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crony.
Questions about saying crony
How do you pronounce crony?
Say KROH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊni/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crony?
Crony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · nee.
Is crony 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 /ˈkrəʊni/ (KROH-nee).