How to pronounce busboy
Say it like BUHS-boy. Busboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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- BUHS
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of busboy
American and British speakers say busboy in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHS-boy.
What does busboy mean?
- An assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables.
Where does busboy come from?
Clipping of omnibus (“assistant waiter”) + boy.
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Questions about saying busboy
How do you pronounce busboy?
Say BUHS-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busboy?
Busboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say busboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.