How to Pronounce Bonus

To pronounce "bonus", say BON-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbəʊ.nəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbəʊ.nəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bonus”

"bonus" has 2 syllables: bon-us. It rhymes with onus and tonus, if that helps it stick.

What does bonus mean?

noun

  1. Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
  2. An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.

    “The employee of the week receives a bonus for his excellent work.”

verb

  1. To pay a bonus, premium

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Words that rhyme with bonus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

onustonusclonusslownesspronenesstonouslownessnownesscolonuskeratoconuslonenesschronis

Related words

incentivefillipsupplementarysupplementadditionalfirstprecedenceprime

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bonus"?▾

"Bonus" has 2 syllables: bon · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "bonus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bonus" is /ˈbəʊ.nəs/.

What does "bonus" mean?▾

Bonus: Something extra that is good; an added benefit.

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