How to pronounce boyer
Say it like BOY-er. Boyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY).
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- BOY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boyer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of boyer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOY-uh.
What does boyer mean?
- A Flemish sloop with a castle at each end.
Where does boyer come from?
From Dutch boeijer, so called because these vessels were employed for laying the boeijen, or buoys: compare French boyer.
Words that rhyme with boyer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boyer.
Questions about saying boyer
How do you pronounce boyer?
Say BOY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boyer?
Boyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY). Broken into parts: BOY · er.
Is boyer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɔɪə/ (BOY-uh).