To pronounce "soya", say SOY-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɔɪ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɔɪ.ə/
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"soya" has 2 syllables: soy-a. It rhymes with paranoia and sequoia, if that helps it stick.
noun
“I like a little soy with my rice.”
“The soy crop is looking good this year.”
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"Soya" has 2 syllables: soy · a.
The IPA transcription of "soya" is /ˈsɔɪ.ə/.
Soya: A common East Asian liquid sauce, made by subjecting boiled beans to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water.
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