How to pronounce rowney
Say it like ROH-nee. Rowney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rowney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay 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 rowney
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-nee.
What does rowney mean?
- A carthorse, load horse, or sumpter horse; a packhorse.
Words that rhyme with rowney
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rowney.
Questions about saying rowney
How do you pronounce rowney?
Say ROH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊni/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rowney?
Rowney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · nee.
Is rowney 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 /ˈrəʊni/ (ROH-nee).