How to pronounce Romney
Say it like ROM-nee. Romney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROM).
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US American/ˈrɑmni/ROM-nee
UK British/ˈrɒmni/ROM-nee
- ROM
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Romney
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROM-nee.
What does Romney mean?
noun
- One of a particular English breed of small sheep with long wool and horns.
Questions about saying Romney
How do you pronounce Romney?
Say ROM-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑmni/. In British English it is /ˈrɒmni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Romney?
Romney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROM). Broken into parts: ROM · nee.
Is Romney 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 /ˈrɒmni/ (ROM-nee).