How to pronounce moonies
Say it like MOO-neez. Moonies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonies 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of moonies
American and British speakers say moonies in essentially the same way: /ˈmuniz/ in the US and /ˈmuːniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOO-neez.
What does moonies mean?
- plural of moonie
- plural of moony How to pronounce moony
Questions about saying moonies
How do you pronounce moonies?
Say MOO-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmuniz/. In British English it is /ˈmuːniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonies?
Moonies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say moonies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmuniz/ and the British form is /ˈmuːniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.