How to pronounce envoys
Say it like EN-voyz. Envoys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- voyz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Envoys 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.
- voyzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of envoys
American and British speakers say envoys in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnvɔɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛnvɔɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-voyz.
Other ways to say envoys
Envoys also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AHN-voyz /ˈɑnvɔɪz/
What does envoys mean?
- plural of envoy How to pronounce envoy
Questions about saying envoys
How do you pronounce envoys?
Say EN-voyz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnvɔɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛnvɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in envoys?
Envoys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · voyz.
Do Americans and Brits say envoys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnvɔɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛnvɔɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.