How to pronounce tannoy
Say it like TAN-oy. Tannoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- oy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tannoy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- oyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of tannoy
American and British speakers say tannoy in essentially the same way: /ˈtænɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈtænɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-oy.
What does tannoy mean?
- A public address system.
- To transmit, or communicate with, by means of a public address system.
Where does tannoy come from?
A genericised trademark of Tannoy Ltd, a manufacturer of public address systems.
Questions about saying tannoy
How do you pronounce tannoy?
Say TAN-oy. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtænɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tannoy?
Tannoy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · oy.
Do Americans and Brits say tannoy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtænɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.