How to pronounce borzoi
Say it like BOR-zoy. Borzoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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US American/ˈbɔrzɔɪ/BOR-zoy
UK British/ˈbɔːzɔɪ/BAW-zoy
- BOR
- zoy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borzoi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zoyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of borzoi
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-zoy.
What does borzoi mean?
noun
- A dog of a particular breed, similar in shape to a grayhound but with longer silkier hair.
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Questions about saying borzoi
How do you pronounce borzoi?
Say BOR-zoy. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrzɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːzɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borzoi?
Borzoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · zoy.
Is borzoi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɔːzɔɪ/ (BAW-zoy).