How to pronounce globaloney
Say it like gloh-buh-LOH-nee. Globaloney has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- gloh
- buh
- LOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Globaloney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay 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 globaloney
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gloh-buh-LOH-nee.
What does globaloney mean?
- Absurd or nonsensical ideas or talk on global issues.
Where does globaloney come from?
Blend of global + baloney.
Words that rhyme with globaloney
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of globaloney.
Questions about saying globaloney
How do you pronounce globaloney?
Say gloh-buh-LOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡloʊbəˈloʊni/. In British English it is /ˌɡləʊbəˈləʊniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in globaloney?
Globaloney has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: gloh · buh · LOH · nee.
Is globaloney 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 /ˌɡləʊbəˈləʊniː/ (gloh-buh-LOH-nee).