How to pronounce johnny
Say it like JON-ee. Johnny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JON).
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- JON
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Johnny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of johnny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JON-ee.
What does johnny mean?
- A condom.
- A hospital gown: a gown with a back opening closed with snaps or ties, worn by hospital patients.
- Synonym of john: a toilet, lavatory, outhouse, or chamber pot.
Where does johnny come from?
Alternative letter-case form of Johnny, diminutive of John.
Words that rhyme with johnny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of johnny.
Questions about saying johnny
How do you pronounce johnny?
Say JON-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑni/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in johnny?
Johnny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JON). Broken into parts: JON · ee.
Is johnny 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 /ˈdʒɒni/ (JON-ee).