How to pronounce hinny
Say it like HIN-ee. Hinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN).
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- HIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hinny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hinny
American and British speakers say hinny in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪni/ in the US and /ˈhɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIN-ee.
What does hinny mean?
- The hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey).
- A term of endearment usually for women.
- To whinny
Words that rhyme with hinny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hinny.
Questions about saying hinny
How do you pronounce hinny?
Say HIN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪni/. In British English it is /ˈhɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hinny?
Hinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN). Broken into parts: HIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say hinny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪni/ and the British form is /ˈhɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.