How to pronounce cowboys
Say it like KOW-boyz. Cowboys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- boyz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowboys pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- boyzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of cowboys
American and British speakers say cowboys in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/ in the US and /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-boyz.
What does cowboys mean?
- A pair of kings as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
- plural of cowboy How to pronounce cowboy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cowboy How to pronounce cowboy
Questions about saying cowboys
How do you pronounce cowboys?
Say KOW-boyz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowboys?
Cowboys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · boyz.
Do Americans and Brits say cowboys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.