How to pronounce phoney
Say it like FOH-nee. Phoney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phoney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay 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 phoney
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-nee.
What does phoney mean?
- Alternative form of phony.
- Alternative form of phony.
- Alternative form of phony.
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Words that rhyme with phoney
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Words that sound like phoney
Questions about saying phoney
How do you pronounce phoney?
Say FOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phoney?
Phoney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · nee.
Is phoney 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 /ˈfəʊni/ (FOH-nee).
What words sound the same as phoney?
Phoney sounds the same as phony in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.