How to pronounce sepoy
Say it like SEE-poy. Sepoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- poy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sepoy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- poyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of sepoy
American and British speakers say sepoy in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌpɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-poy.
What does sepoy mean?
- The holder of an infantry enlisted rank equivalent to private in other countries.
Questions about saying sepoy
How do you pronounce sepoy?
Say SEE-poy. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌpɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sepoy?
Sepoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · poy.
Do Americans and Brits say sepoy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌpɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.