How to pronounce boi
Say it like BOY. Boi is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of boi
American and British speakers say boi in essentially the same way: /bɔɪ/ in the US and /bɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOY.
What does boi mean?
- Alternative spelling of boy.
- A male bottom (i.e. submissive partner), defined not by junior age, but by his obedient role and submission to the dominant "top".
- A lesbian who adopts a boyish appearance.
- Alternative spelling of boy (“exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing”).
Words that rhyme with boi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boi.
Words that sound like boi
Questions about saying boi
How do you pronounce boi?
Say BOY. The American pronunciation is /bɔɪ/. In British English it is /bɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boi?
Boi is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOY.
Do Americans and Brits say boi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɔɪ/ and the British form is /bɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as boi?
Boi sounds the same as boy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.