How to pronounce sonny
Say it like SUHN-ee. Sonny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sonny
American and British speakers say sonny in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌni/ in the US and /ˈsʌni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-ee.
What does sonny mean?
- a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
Where does sonny come from?
From son + -y.
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Questions about saying sonny
How do you pronounce sonny?
Say SUHN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌni/. In British English it is /ˈsʌni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonny?
Sonny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sonny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌni/ and the British form is /ˈsʌni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sonny?
Sonny sounds the same as sunny in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.