How to pronounce convoys
Say it like KON-voyz. Convoys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnˌvɔɪz/KON-voyz
UK British/ˈkɒnˌvɔɪz/KON-voyz
- KON
- voyz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convoys 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.
- voyzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of convoys
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-voyz.
What does convoys mean?
noun
- plural of convoy How to pronounce convoy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of convoy How to pronounce convoy
Questions about saying convoys
How do you pronounce convoys?
Say KON-voyz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌvɔɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnˌvɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convoys?
Convoys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · voyz.
Is convoys 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 /ˈkɒnˌvɔɪz/ (KON-voyz).