How to pronounce cuny
Say it like KYOO-nee. Cuny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cuny. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KYOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cuny
American and British speakers say cuny in essentially the same way: /ˈkjuni/ in the US and /ˈkjuːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-nee.
What does cuny mean?
- An ordinary seaman.
Words that rhyme with cuny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuny.
Questions about saying cuny
How do you pronounce cuny?
Say KYOO-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjuni/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuny?
Cuny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say cuny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjuni/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.