How to Pronounce Voyeur

To pronounce "voyeur", say VOY-eur — 2 syllables, IPA /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/vwɑː.ˈjɜː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “voyeur”

"voyeur" has 2 syllables: voy-eur. It rhymes with grandeur and raconteur, if that helps it stick.

What does voyeur mean?

noun

  1. A person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people, especially when such people are engaged in some sexual activity.
  2. An obsessive observer of sensational or sordid subjects.

Synonyms

peeping tom

Words that rhyme with voyeur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grandeurraconteurpoordoercoeursieurpoorerigueurdarfurfuerkapoor

Related words

peeperpervertvoyeusevoyeuristvoyeuresssexhibitionistinspectionisteyeballer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "voyeur"?▾

"Voyeur" has 2 syllables: voy · eur.

What is the IPA transcription of "voyeur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "voyeur" is /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/.

What does "voyeur" mean?▾

Voyeur: A person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people, especially when such people are engaged in some sexual activity.

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