How to pronounce gobony
Say it like guh-BOH-nee. Gobony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- guh
- BOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gobony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOHSay 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 gobony
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: guh-BOH-nee.
What does gobony mean?
- Compony.
Where does gobony come from?
From gobbon (“piece, portion, slice”) + -y, from Old French gobon, gobet (“piece”).
Words that rhyme with gobony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gobony.
Questions about saying gobony
How do you pronounce gobony?
Say guh-BOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈboʊni/. In British English it is /ɡəˈbəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gobony?
Gobony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: guh · BOH · nee.
Is gobony 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 /ɡəˈbəʊni/ (guh-BOH-nee).