How to Pronounce Sepoy

To pronounce "sepoy", say SEP-oy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sepoy”

"sepoy" has 2 syllables: sep-oy.

What does sepoy mean?

noun

  1. A native soldier of the East Indies, employed in the service of a European colonial power, notably the British India army (first under the British-chartered East India Company, later in the crown colony), but also France and Portugal.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sepoy"?▾

"Sepoy" has 2 syllables: sep · oy.

What is the IPA transcription of "sepoy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sepoy" is /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/.

What does "sepoy" mean?▾

Sepoy: A native soldier of the East Indies, employed in the service of a European colonial power, notably the British India army (first under the British-chartered East India Company, later in the crown colony), but also France and Portugal.

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