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