How to pronounce pony
Say it like POH-nee. Pony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pony 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.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pony
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-nee.
What does pony mean?
- a range horse of the western United States
- an informal term for a racehorse“he liked to bet on the ponies”
- a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly)
Where does pony come from?
Sense “small serving of alcohol” from 19th century, both for small sizes generally and for a quarter pint specifically, from the small size.
Words that rhyme with pony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pony.
Questions about saying pony
How do you pronounce pony?
Say POH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊˌni/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pony?
Pony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · nee.
Is pony 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 /ˈpəʊni/ (POH-nee).