How to pronounce convoy
Say it like KON-voy. Convoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- voy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convoy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- voyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of convoy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-voy.
What does convoy mean?
- a procession of land vehicles traveling together
- a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
- the act of escorting while in transit
- escort in transit“the trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone”“the warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific”
Where does convoy come from?
From Middle English, from Old French convoier, another form of conveier, from Vulgar Latin *convio (compare Medieval Latin convio (“to accompany on the way”)), from Latin con- (“together”) + via (“way”).
Questions about saying convoy
How do you pronounce convoy?
Say KON-voy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌvɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convoy?
Convoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · voy.
Is convoy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/ (KON-voy).