How to pronounce annoy
Say it like uh-NOY. Annoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOY).
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- uh
- NOY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annoy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of annoy
American and British speakers say annoy in essentially the same way: /əˈnɔɪ/ in the US and /əˈnɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NOY.
What does annoy mean?
- To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.“Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off.”
Where does annoy come from?
From Middle English anoyen, from Old French anoier (“to bother, disturb”), from Late Latin inodiāre (“to make loathsome”), derived from Latin odium (“loathing, hatred”).
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Words that rhyme with annoy
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Questions about saying annoy
How do you pronounce annoy?
Say uh-NOY. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔɪ/. In British English it is /əˈnɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annoy?
Annoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOY). Broken into parts: uh · NOY.
Do Americans and Brits say annoy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɔɪ/ and the British form is /əˈnɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.