How do you pronounce "annoyance"?

In American English: /əˈnɔɪəns/ (uh-NOY-uhns). In British English: /ənˈɔɪəns/ (uhn-OY-uhns). In Canadian English: /əˈnɔɪəns/ (uh-NOY-uhns). In Australian English: /ɐnˈɔɪəns/ (ⱯN-oy).

Is "annoyance" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈnɔɪəns/ (uh-NOY-uhns), while in British English it's /ənˈɔɪəns/ (uhn-OY-uhns).

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annoyance

/əˈnɔɪəns/

uh-NOY-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

əan·nɔɪnoy·ənsance

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Last updated: 2026-02-12