How to pronounce mooney
Say it like MOO-nee. Mooney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mooney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mooney
American and British speakers say mooney in essentially the same way: /ˈmuni/ in the US and /ˈmuːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOO-nee.
What does mooney mean?
- Alternative form of moony.
- Alternative form of moony.
Words that rhyme with mooney
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mooney.
Questions about saying mooney
How do you pronounce mooney?
Say MOO-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmuni/. In British English it is /ˈmuːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mooney?
Mooney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say mooney the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmuni/ and the British form is /ˈmuːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.