How do you pronounce "annoying"?

In American English: /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ (uh-NOY-ing). In British English: /ənˈɔɪɪŋ/ (uhn-OY-ing). In Canadian English: /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ (uh-NOY-ing). In Australian English: /ɐnˈɔɪɪŋ/ (ⱯN-oy).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ (uh-NOY-ing), while in British English it's /ənˈɔɪɪŋ/ (uhn-OY-ing).

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annoying

/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

uh-NOY-ing

Syllable Breakdown

əan·nɔɪnoy·ɪŋing

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Last updated: 2026-02-12