How to pronounce soya
Say it like SOY-uh. Soya has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOY).
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- SOY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soya
American and British speakers say soya in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔɪə/ in the US and /ˈsɔɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOY-uh.
What does soya mean?
- Alternative form of soy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with soya
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soya.
Questions about saying soya
How do you pronounce soya?
Say SOY-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔɪə/. In British English it is /ˈsɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soya?
Soya has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOY). Broken into parts: SOY · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say soya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔɪə/ and the British form is /ˈsɔɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.