How to pronounce Savoy
Say it like suh-VOY. Savoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOY).
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- suh
- VOY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savoy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of Savoy
American and British speakers say Savoy in essentially the same way: /səˈvɔɪ/ in the US and /səˈvɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-VOY.
What does Savoy mean?
- Savoy cabbage.
- A member of an Italian noble family which became the ruling (hereditary) dynasty of Sardinia and later of Italy.
Words that rhyme with Savoy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Savoy.
Questions about saying Savoy
How do you pronounce Savoy?
Say suh-VOY. The American pronunciation is /səˈvɔɪ/. In British English it is /səˈvɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Savoy?
Savoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOY). Broken into parts: suh · VOY.
Do Americans and Brits say Savoy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈvɔɪ/ and the British form is /səˈvɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.