How do you pronounce "annoys"?

In American English: /əˈnɔɪz/ (uh-NOYZ). In British English: /ənˈɔɪz/ (uhn-OYZ). In Canadian English: /əˈnɔɪz/ (uh-NOYZ). In Australian English: /ɐnˈɔɪz/ (ⱯN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈnɔɪz/ (uh-NOYZ), while in British English it's /ənˈɔɪz/ (uhn-OYZ).

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/əˈnɔɪz/

uh-NOYZ

Syllable Breakdown

əan·nɔɪznoys

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Last updated: 2026-02-12