How Do You Spell NOYANCE?

Pronunciation: [nˈɔ͡ɪəns] (IPA)

The word "Noyance" is a seldom-used English term that refers to the feeling of annoyance or irritation. The spelling of this word can be a bit confusing, as it contains silent letters. The correct IPA phonetic transcription is /nɔɪəns/, which indicates that the "o" and "y" are pronounced as a diphthong (a single vowel sound made up of two sounds) and the final "e" is silent. Despite its rarity in modern usage, "Noyance" can still be a useful word to describe certain feelings of aggravation.

Common Misspellings for NOYANCE

Etymology of NOYANCE

The word "noyance" is derived from the Old French word "annoiance", which means "trouble" or "annoyance". It is ultimately derived from the Latin word "inodiāre", which means "to make hateful" or "to cause annoyance". Over time, the word "annoiance" evolved into "noyance" in Middle English, keeping the same meaning of trouble or annoyance.

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