How to pronounce void
Say it like VOYD. Void is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VOYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Void pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of void
American and British speakers say void in essentially the same way: /vɔɪd/ in the US and /vɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VOYD.
What does void mean?
- lacking any legal or binding force“null and void”
- containing nothing“the earth was without form, and void”
- the state of nonexistence
- an empty area or space“the huge desert voids”“the emptiness of outer space”
- declare invalid“The contract was annulled”“void a plea”
- clear (a room, house, place) of occupants or empty or clear (a place or receptacle) of something“The chemist voided the glass bottle”“The concert hall was voided of the audience”
- take away the legal force of or render ineffective“invalidate a contract”
Where does void come from?
From Middle English voide, voyde, from Old French vuit, voide, vuide (modern vide), in turn from Vulgar Latin *vocitum, ultimately from Latin vacuus.
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Words that rhyme with void
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Questions about saying void
How do you pronounce void?
Say VOYD. The American pronunciation is /vɔɪd/. In British English it is /vɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in void?
Void is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VOYD.
Do Americans and Brits say void the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɔɪd/ and the British form is /vɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.