How to pronounce boyfailure
Say it like BOY-fay-lyer. Boyfailure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY).
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- BOY
- fay
- lyer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boyfailure 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.
- fayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lyerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boyfailure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOY-fay-lyer.
What does boyfailure mean?
- A fictional boy or man who is endearingly pathetic or inept.
Where does boyfailure come from?
Masculine equivalent of girlfailure.
Questions about saying boyfailure
How do you pronounce boyfailure?
Say BOY-fay-lyer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔɪˌfeɪljər/. In British English it is /ˈbɔɪˌfeɪljər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boyfailure?
Boyfailure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY). Broken into parts: BOY · fay · lyer.
Is boyfailure 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 /ˈbɔɪˌfeɪljər/ (BOY-fay-lyer).