How to pronounce sunny
Say it like SUHN-ee. Sunny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunny 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 sunny
American and British speakers say sunny in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌni/ in the US and /ˈsʌni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-ee.
What does sunny mean?
- bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer“a cheery hello”“a gay sunny room”
Where does sunny come from?
From Middle English sunni, from Old English *sunniġ.
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Questions about saying sunny
How do you pronounce sunny?
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 sunny?
Sunny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sunny 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 sunny?
Sunny sounds the same as sonny in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.