How to pronounce voivode
Say it like VOY-vohd. Voivode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOY).
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US American/ˈvɔɪˌvoʊd/VOY-vohd
UK British/ˈvɔɪˌvəʊd/VOY-vohd
- VOY
- vohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voivode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- vohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of voivode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOY-vohd.
What does voivode mean?
noun
- A local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe, especially early semi-independent rulers of Transylvania.
- An administrative chief in modern Poland.
Questions about saying voivode
How do you pronounce voivode?
Say VOY-vohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voivode?
Voivode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOY). Broken into parts: VOY · vohd.
Is voivode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊd/ (VOY-vohd).