How to pronounce nonny
Say it like NON-ee. Nonny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON).
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- NON
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NONSay 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 nonny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON-ee.
What does nonny mean?
- A meaningless word used in refrains, especially in old English ballads and glees.
- An anon; a user who posts anonymously on the Internet.
Words that rhyme with nonny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonny.
Questions about saying nonny
How do you pronounce nonny?
Say NON-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑni/. In British English it is /ˈnɒni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonny?
Nonny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NON). Broken into parts: NON · ee.
Is nonny 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 /ˈnɒni/ (NON-ee).