How to Pronounce Pony

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈpəʊni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pony”

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

What does pony mean?

noun

  1. A small horse; specifically, any of several small breeds of horse under 14.2 hands at the withers.
  2. A small serving of an alcoholic beverage, especially beer.

    “1879, “Some Queer Interviews: Interview with a Pony of Beer”, Puck, Vol. 5–6, p. 435”

verb

  1. To lead (a horse) from another horse.
  2. To use a crib or cheat-sheet in translating.

Synonyms

horseling

Words that rhyme with pony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

cribjiggertrotcoltmustanghorsemarehorseback

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pony"?▾

"Pony" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pony" is /ˈpəʊni/.

What does "pony" mean?▾

Pony: A small horse; specifically, any of several small breeds of horse under 14.2 hands at the withers.

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