To pronounce "phoniness", say PHON-in-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"phoniness" has 3 syllables: phon-in-ess. It rhymes with boniness and stoniness, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The phoniness of his plea could not be concealed.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Phoniness" has 3 syllables: phon · in · ess.
Phoniness: The condition or quality of being phony or fake.
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