How to pronounce noisy
Say it like NOY-zee. Noisy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOY).
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- NOY
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noisy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of noisy
American and British speakers say noisy in essentially the same way: /ˈnɔɪzi/ in the US and /ˈnɔɪzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOY-zee.
What does noisy mean?
- full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds“a noisy cafeteria”“a small noisy dog”
- attracting attention by showiness or bright colors“a noisy sweater”
Where does noisy come from?
From noise + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying noisy
How do you pronounce noisy?
Say NOY-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔɪzi/. In British English it is /ˈnɔɪzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noisy?
Noisy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOY). Broken into parts: NOY · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say noisy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɔɪzi/ and the British form is /ˈnɔɪzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.