How To Pronounce Tony
Tony
In British English, Tony is pronounced /ˈtəʊ.ni/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰəʊ.ni]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈtoʊ.ni/.
Tony has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Tony has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Tony
Questions About Tony
How do you pronounce Tony in British English?
In British English, Tony is pronounced /ˈtəʊ.ni/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰəʊ.ni].
How do you pronounce Tony in American English?
In American English, Tony is pronounced /ˈtoʊ.ni/.
How many syllables are in Tony?
Tony has two syllables, /təʊ/ + /ni/.
Where is the stress in Tony?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /təʊ/.
Do British and American English pronounce Tony the same way?
No. British English has /ˈtəʊ.ni/ and American English has /ˈtoʊ.ni/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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