How to pronounce stony
Say it like STOH-nee. Stony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
- STOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay 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 stony
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-nee.
What does stony mean?
- As hard as stone.“a stony polymer”
- Containing or made up of stones.“a stony path”
- Of a person, lacking warmth and emotion.“a stony grandmother”
Where does stony come from?
From Middle English stony, stoni, stani, from Old English stāniġ, stǣniġ (“stony, rocky”), from Proto-Germanic *stainagaz (“stony”), equivalent to stone + -y.
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Words that rhyme with stony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stony.
Words that sound like stony
- stoney
Questions about saying stony
How do you pronounce stony?
Say STOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stony?
Stony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · nee.
Is stony 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 /ˈstəʊni/ (STOH-nee).
What words sound the same as stony?
Stony sounds the same as stoney in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.