How to pronounce scones
Say it like SKOHNZ. Scones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKOHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of scones
American and British speakers say scones in essentially the same way: /skoʊnz/ in the US and /skɒnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKONZ.
What does scones mean?
- plural of scone. How to pronounce scone
Words that rhyme with scones
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scones.
Questions about saying scones
How do you pronounce scones?
Say SKOHNZ. The American pronunciation is /skoʊnz/. In British English it is /skɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scones?
Scones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKOHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say scones the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skoʊnz/ and the British form is /skɒnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.