How to pronounce envoi
Say it like EN-voy. Envoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- voy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Envoi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- voyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of envoi
American and British speakers say envoi in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-voy.
What does envoi mean?
- A short stanza at the end of a poem, used either to address a person or to comment on the preceding body of the poem.
Where does envoi come from?
Borrowed from French envoi.
Words that rhyme with envoi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of envoi.
Words that sound like envoi
Questions about saying envoi
How do you pronounce envoi?
Say EN-voy. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnvɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛnvɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in envoi?
Envoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · voy.
Do Americans and Brits say envoi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɛnvɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as envoi?
Envoi sounds the same as envoy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.