How to pronounce rhonchi
Say it like RONG-ky. Rhonchi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RONG).
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US American/ˈrɑŋkaɪ/RONG-ky
UK British/ˈrɒŋkaɪ/RONG-ky
- RONG
- ky
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhonchi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rhonchi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: RONG-ky.
What does rhonchi mean?
noun
- plural of rhonchus How to pronounce rhonchus
Questions about saying rhonchi
How do you pronounce rhonchi?
Say RONG-ky. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑŋkaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒŋkaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhonchi?
Rhonchi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RONG). Broken into parts: RONG · ky.
Is rhonchi 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 /ˈrɒŋkaɪ/ (RONG-ky).