How to pronounce oni
Say it like OH-nee. Oni has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-nee.
What does oni mean?
- A Japanese evil spirit or demon.
Words that rhyme with oni
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oni.
Questions about saying oni
How do you pronounce oni?
Say OH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oni?
Oni has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · nee.
Is oni pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊni/ (OH-nee).