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annoy

Phonetic Transcription:

əˈnɔɪ

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The explanation was that it was to annoy the colonialists.

The plan was to annoy the enemy.

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Common mistakes of annoy pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "an-NOY" instead of "an-NOY". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, as indicated by the IPA /əˈnɔɪ/ for both US and UK.
Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "annoy" with a short "a" as in "cat", saying "an-noy" instead of the correct "uh-noy". Tip: Focus on the schwa sound /ə/ at the beginning to achieve the right pronunciation.
Overemphasizing the "n": Learners sometimes overly stress the "n" sound, leading to "an-noy" instead of the smoother "uh-noy". Tip: Practice blending the sounds together; the "n" should flow naturally with the vowels.
Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "annoy" as three syllables, "an-no-y". Tip: Remember that "annoy" is a two-syllable word, /əˈnɔɪ/, to avoid this error.
Mispronouncing the ending: Some say "annoy" with a long "o" sound, resulting in "annoy-ee". Tip: Ensure the ending is sharp and concise, focusing on the diphthong /ɔɪ/ to maintain the correct pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "annoy"?

The pronunciation of "annoy" is /əˈnɔɪ/ in both American and British English. The primary stress is on the second syllable, which sounds like "noy."

What is the syllable breakdown for "annoy"?

"Annoy" has two syllables: "an" and "noy." The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, like "uh," while the second syllable is more emphasized.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "annoy"?

A common mistake is to place the stress incorrectly on the first syllable, saying "AN-noy" instead of the correct "an-NOY." Remember, the stress falls on the second syllable.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "annoy" in different accents?

No significant differences exist in the pronunciation of "annoy" across various English accents. It remains /əˈnɔɪ/ regardless of whether you are using American or British English.