How to pronounce annoyance
Say it like uh-NOY-uns. Annoyance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOY).
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- uh
- NOY
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annoyance 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of annoyance
American and British speakers say annoyance in essentially the same way: /əˈnɔɪəns/ in the US and /əˈnɔɪəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NOY-uns.
What does annoyance mean?
- That which annoys.“Having to wait 45 minutes for the bus is a real annoyance, but it's the only way to get to work.”
- An act or instance of annoying.
- The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.“feeling mild annoyance”
Where does annoyance come from?
Inherited from Middle English anoyaunce (rare form of noyaunce), from Old French anuiance, anoiance, from the verb anuier (“to cause problems”), equivalent to annoy + -ance.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with annoyance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of annoyance.
Questions about saying annoyance
How do you pronounce annoyance?
Say uh-NOY-uns. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔɪəns/. In British English it is /əˈnɔɪəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annoyance?
Annoyance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOY). Broken into parts: uh · NOY · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say annoyance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɔɪəns/ and the British form is /əˈnɔɪəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.