How to pronounce tunny
Say it like TUHN-ee. Tunny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN).
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- TUHN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tunny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNSay 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 tunny
American and British speakers say tunny in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌni/ in the US and /ˈtʌni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHN-ee.
What does tunny mean?
- Synonym of tuna.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tunny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tunny.
Questions about saying tunny
How do you pronounce tunny?
Say TUHN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌni/. In British English it is /ˈtʌni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tunny?
Tunny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN). Broken into parts: TUHN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tunny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌni/ and the British form is /ˈtʌni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.