English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Voice Pronunciation
Voice is pronounced VOYS, IPA /ˈvɔɪs/.
VOYS
US /ˈvɔɪs/ · UK /ˈvɔɪs/
Syllables: VOYS (1 syllable)
noun and verb: The sound a person makes when speaking or singing.
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Voice in a Sentence
- I recognised her voice before I saw her.
- He lost his voice after the concert.
- Several members voiced doubts about the plan.
Common Mispronunciations of Voice
Not BOYS
The v needs the top teeth resting on the bottom lip with the sound buzzing through. Speakers of Spanish and several other languages substitute a b, which is made with both lips.
Not VOYZ
The ending is a hissed s, not a buzzed z. Only the plural voices brings a z into the word.
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