How to pronounce winy
Say it like WY-nee. Winy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 winy
American and British speakers say winy in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪni/ in the US and /ˈwaɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-nee.
What does winy mean?
- Having the taste or qualities of wine.“grapes of a winy taste”
- Relating to the effects of drinking wine; especially, winedrunk.
Where does winy come from?
From Middle English wyny; equivalent to wine + -y.
Words that rhyme with winy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of winy.
Words that sound like winy
Questions about saying winy
How do you pronounce winy?
Say WY-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪni/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winy?
Winy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say winy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪni/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as winy?
Winy sounds the same as whiny in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.