How to Pronounce Envoy

To pronounce "envoy", say ENV-oy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɛn.vɔɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “envoy”

"envoy" has 2 syllables: env-oy.

What does envoy mean?

noun

  1. A short stanza at the end of a poem, used either to address a person or to comment on the preceding body of the poem.

noun

  1. A diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.
  2. A representative.

Synonyms

envoy extraordinaryminister plenipotentiary

Related words

emissaryenvoiambassadordiplomatdelegateombudsmanmediatorcoordinator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "envoy"?▾

"Envoy" has 2 syllables: env · oy.

What is the IPA transcription of "envoy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "envoy" is /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/.

What does "envoy" mean?▾

Envoy: A short stanza at the end of a poem, used either to address a person or to comment on the preceding body of the poem.

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