How to pronounce boyo
Say it like BOY-oh. Boyo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY).
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- BOY
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boyo 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of boyo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOY-oh.
What does boyo mean?
- A boy or lad.
Where does boyo come from?
From boy + -o.
Words that rhyme with boyo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boyo.
Questions about saying boyo
How do you pronounce boyo?
Say BOY-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔɪoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔɪəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boyo?
Boyo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY). Broken into parts: BOY · oh.
Is boyo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɔɪəʊ/ (BOY-oh).