How to pronounce fonda
Say it like FAHN-duh. Fonda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAHN).
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- FAHN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fonda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fonda
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FON-duh.
What does fonda mean?
- An inn or hotel in a Spanish-speaking country.
Words that rhyme with fonda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fonda.
Questions about saying fonda
How do you pronounce fonda?
Say FAHN-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑndə/. In British English it is /ˈfɒndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fonda?
Fonda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAHN). Broken into parts: FAHN · duh.
Is fonda pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒndə/ (FON-duh).