How to Pronounce Annoyed

To pronounce "annoyed", say ANN-oy-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈnɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈnɔɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “annoyed”

"annoyed" has 3 syllables: ann-oy-ed. It rhymes with void and avoid, if that helps it stick.

What does annoyed mean?

verb

To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
“Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off.”
To do something to upset or anger someone; to be troublesome.

adjective

Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed.

Synonyms

bother bug hassle irk irritate nag pester

Antonyms

please

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Words that rhyme with annoyed

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void avoid devoid destroyed paranoid overjoyed employed mongoloid celluloid ovoid sigmoid unemployed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "annoyed"?▾

"Annoyed" has 3 syllables: ann · oy · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "annoyed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "annoyed" is /əˈnɔɪd/.

What does "annoyed" mean?▾

Annoyed: To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

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