To pronounce "sonsy", say SONSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɒnsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɒnsi/
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"sonsy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sonsie and squinzey, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: sonsie — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sonsy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "sonsy" is /ˈsɒnsi/.
Sonsy: Lucky; fortunate; thriving; plump
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