How to pronounce ponies
Say it like POH-neez. Ponies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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US American/ˈpoʊniz/POH-neez
UK British/ˈpəʊniz/POH-neez
- POH
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ponies
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-neez.
What does ponies mean?
noun
- plural of pony How to pronounce pony
- plural of poney
- Horsepower.
- Horse racing or racehorses.“My husband is forever throwing away money on the ponies.”
Questions about saying ponies
How do you pronounce ponies?
Say POH-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊniz/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponies?
Ponies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · neez.
Is ponies 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 /ˈpəʊniz/ (POH-neez).