How to pronounce annoying
Say it like uh-NOY-ing. Annoying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOY).
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- uh
- NOY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annoying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of annoying
American and British speakers say annoying in essentially the same way: /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NOY-ing.
What does annoying mean?
- causing irritation or annoyance“tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork”“aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport”
- the act of troubling or annoying someone
Where does annoying come from?
From annoy + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with annoying
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Questions about saying annoying
How do you pronounce annoying?
Say uh-NOY-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annoying?
Annoying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOY). Broken into parts: uh · NOY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say annoying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.