How to pronounce sunshiny
Say it like SUHN-shy-nee. Sunshiny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- shy
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunshiny 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.
- shyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sunshiny
American and British speakers say sunshiny in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪni/ in the US and /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-shy-nee.
What does sunshiny mean?
- Sunny; having, characterized by, full of, or illuminated by sunshine.
- Beautiful and bright, as if illuminated by sunshine; radiant; beaming; glowing; resplendent; shining.
- Cheerful; happy; pleasant.“a sunshiny disposition”
Where does sunshiny come from?
From sunshine + -y. By surface analysis, sun + shine + y.
Questions about saying sunshiny
How do you pronounce sunshiny?
Say SUHN-shy-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪni/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunshiny?
Sunshiny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · shy · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say sunshiny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪni/ and the British form is /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.