envoy

/ˈɛn.vɔɪ/

Syllables en·voy

Stress EN-voy

Phonics Breakdown

en

/ɛn/

short e

voy

/vɔɪ/

oy diphth

Meaning

a diplomatic representative or messenger

Sound Reference

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en=/ɛn/(pen) + voy=/vɔɪ/(voyage)

Example

The country sent an envoy to negotiate peace.