How to pronounce whinny
Say it like WIN-ee. Whinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
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- WIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whinny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of whinny
American and British speakers say whinny in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪni/ in the US and /ˈwɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIN-ee.
What does whinny mean?
- A gentle neigh.
- To make a gentle neigh.
Where does whinny come from?
From Middle English whynyen, whinien, akin to Middle English whinen (“to whine”).
Words that rhyme with whinny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whinny.
Questions about saying whinny
How do you pronounce whinny?
Say WIN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪni/. In British English it is /ˈwɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whinny?
Whinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say whinny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪni/ and the British form is /ˈwɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.