How to Pronounce Cones

To pronounce "cones", say CON-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

CON-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “cones”

"cones" has 2 syllables: con-es. It rhymes with jones and homophones, if that helps it stick.

What does cones mean?

noun

  1. A surface of revolution formed by rotating a segment of a line around another line that intersects the first line.
  2. A solid of revolution formed by rotating a triangle around one of its altitudes.

verb

  1. To fashion into the shape of a cone.
  2. To form a cone shape.

Synonyms

conical surfacecornetice cream cone

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Words that rhyme with cones

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joneshomophonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbones

Related words

conoidstrobilusstrobileserotinousapplesbeaconscouplings

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cones"?▾

"Cones" has 2 syllables: con · es.

What does "cones" mean?▾

Cones: A surface of revolution formed by rotating a segment of a line around another line that intersects the first line.

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