How to pronounce dayboy
Say it like DAY-boy. Dayboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dayboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of dayboy
American and British speakers say dayboy in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈdeɪˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-boy.
What does dayboy mean?
- A boy who attends a boarding school only during the day.
Where does dayboy come from?
From day + boy.
Words that rhyme with dayboy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dayboy.
Questions about saying dayboy
How do you pronounce dayboy?
Say DAY-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dayboy?
Dayboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say dayboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.