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soy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɔɪ/

soy means: A type of bean, or food made from it, often used instead of meat or milk.

noun

BEANS AND PROTEINB1

A type of bean, or food made from it, often used instead of meat or milk.

  • This milk is made from soy.
  • Soy provides protein without meat.
  • Does this soup contain soy?

Similar words: soya

Common phrases: soy milk, soy protein, soy products, soy beans

SALTY SAUCEB2

A dark, salty sauce made from beans, often added to Asian food.

  • Add a little soy to the rice.
  • She dipped the fish in soy.
  • Too much soy made the noodles salty.

Similar words: soy sauce, soya sauce

Common phrases: dark soy, light soy, add soy

Questions about soy

What does soy mean?

A type of bean, or food made from it, often used instead of meat or milk.

What is soy in other languages?

Türkçe: soya · Español: soja · Français: soja · Deutsch: Soja · Italiano: soia · 日本語: 大豆

How do you pronounce soy?

It is pronounced /sɔɪ/.

How do you use soy in a sentence?

This milk is made from soy. Soy provides protein without meat.

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