How to pronounce annoyed
Say it like uh-NOYD. Annoyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOYD).
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- uh
- NOYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annoyed 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.
- NOYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of annoyed
American and British speakers say annoyed in essentially the same way: /əˈnɔɪd/ in the US and /əˈnɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NOYD.
What does annoyed mean?
- aroused to impatience or anger“made an irritated gesture”“feeling nettled from the constant teasing”
- troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances“harassed working mothers”“a harried expression”
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Words that rhyme with annoyed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of annoyed.
Questions about saying annoyed
How do you pronounce annoyed?
Say uh-NOYD. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔɪd/. In British English it is /əˈnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annoyed?
Annoyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOYD). Broken into parts: uh · NOYD.
Do Americans and Brits say annoyed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɔɪd/ and the British form is /əˈnɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.