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