How to pronounce zony
Say it like ZOH-nee. Zony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay 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 zony
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-nee.
What does zony mean?
- The offspring of a male zebra and a female pony.
Where does zony come from?
Blend of zebra + pony.
Words that rhyme with zony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zony.
Questions about saying zony
How do you pronounce zony?
Say ZOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zony?
Zony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · nee.
Is zony 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 /ˈzəʊni/ (ZOH-nee).