How to pronounce voyeur
Say it like voy-YUR. Voyeur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YUR).
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- voy
- YUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voyeur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- voyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- YURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of voyeur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vwy-UR.
What does voyeur mean?
- An obsessive observer of sensational or sordid subjects.
Where does voyeur come from?
Borrowed from French voyeur, from voir (“to see”).
Words that rhyme with voyeur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of voyeur.
Questions about saying voyeur
How do you pronounce voyeur?
Say voy-YUR. The American pronunciation is /vɔɪˈjɝ/. In British English it is /vwaɪˈɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voyeur?
Voyeur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YUR). Broken into parts: voy · YUR.
Is voyeur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /vwaɪˈɜː/ (vwy-UR).