How to Pronounce Tony

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

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/ˈtəʊni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tony”

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

Sounds exactly like: toney, toni, tonie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tony mean?

adjective

  1. Stylish, high-toned, upscale.

Words that rhyme with tony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phonystonycronyparsimonyacrimonypatrimonyceremonymatrimonysanctimonyphoneybonybaloney

Related words

anthonyantoniotonitonyachicclassyfashionabletimothy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tony"?▾

"Tony" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tony" is /ˈtəʊni/.

What does "tony" mean?▾

Tony: Stylish, high-toned, upscale.

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