How to pronounce boyish
Say it like BOY-ish. Boyish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY).
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- BOY
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boyish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boyish
American and British speakers say boyish in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOY-ish.
What does boyish mean?
- Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.“People disliked his boyish and juvenile behavior.”
- Relating to a boy, or occurring in boyhood.
Where does boyish come from?
From boy + -ish.
Questions about saying boyish
How do you pronounce boyish?
Say BOY-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boyish?
Boyish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY). Broken into parts: BOY · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say boyish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.