How to pronounce catboy
Say it like KAT-boy. Catboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce catboy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAT
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of catboy
American and British speakers say catboy in essentially the same way: /ˈkætˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈkætˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAT-boy.
What does catboy mean?
- A boy or man who wears a cat costume and plays the role of a cat.
- A male fictional character who has a cat's ears, tail, or other feline characteristics on an otherwise humanoid body.
Where does catboy come from?
From cat + boy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- neko
Questions about saying catboy
How do you pronounce catboy?
Say KAT-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkætˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catboy?
Catboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say catboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkætˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.