How to Pronounce "phoniness"
word
ˈfoʊniˌnɪs
FOH-nee-niss
fˈəʊnɪnəs
FOH-ni-nuss
Definition
Phoniness is the quality of being fake, not genuine, or pretending to be something you’re not.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfoʊniˌnɪs
British English
fˈəʊnɪnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOH-nee-niss
UK
FOH-ni-nuss
Listen in Context
I don't like phoniness in friendships.
People notice phoniness very quickly.
Her smile hid her phoniness.
He could sense the phoniness in their compliments.