How to pronounce batboy
Say it like BAT-boy. Batboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbætbɔɪ/BAT-boy
UK British/ˈbætbɔɪ/BAT-boy
- BAT
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- boyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of batboy
American and British speakers say batboy in essentially the same way: /ˈbætbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈbætbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAT-boy.
What does batboy mean?
noun
- A boy employed to watch over the bats, and assist the players in retrieving them during play.
Where does batboy come from?
From bat + boy.
Questions about saying batboy
How do you pronounce batboy?
Say BAT-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbætbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batboy?
Batboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say batboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbætbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈbætbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.