How to Pronounce Bony

To pronounce "bony", say BONY — one syllable, IPA /ˈbəʊni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈbəʊni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bony”

"bony" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with phony and stony, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: boney, boni — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bony mean?

adjective

  1. Resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
  2. Full of bones

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Words that rhyme with bony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phonystonycronyparsimonyacrimonypatrimonyceremonymatrimonysanctimonyphoneybaloneytestimony

Related words

osseousbonelikeboneostealboneyskeletalcadaverousboned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bony"?▾

"Bony" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bony" is /ˈbəʊni/.

What does "bony" mean?▾

Bony: Resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.

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