How to Pronounce Johnny

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

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Letters

/ˈdʒɒni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “johnny”

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

Sounds exactly like: johnnie, gianni, johnie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does johnny mean?

noun

  1. A prostitute's client.
  2. A device or place to urinate and defecate: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also a chamber pot or outhouse.

noun

  1. A condom.
  2. An inexperienced new worker, usually an immigrant.

Words that rhyme with johnny

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brawnytawnyscrawnydoneenonieshawneemanisawneylawnytawneycassaniconny

Related words

rebgraybackrebelmannyjimjohnnieianjoni

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "johnny"?▾

"Johnny" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "johnny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "johnny" is /ˈdʒɒni/.

What does "johnny" mean?▾

Johnny: A prostitute's client.

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