How to pronounce exboyfriend
Say it like eks-BOY-frend. Exboyfriend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOY).
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- eks
- BOY
- frend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exboyfriend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- frendGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of exboyfriend
American and British speakers say exboyfriend in essentially the same way: /ˌɛksˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/ in the US and /ˌɛksˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: eks-BOY-frend.
What does exboyfriend mean?
- Alternative form of ex-boyfriend.
Questions about saying exboyfriend
How do you pronounce exboyfriend?
Say eks-BOY-frend. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/. In British English it is /ˌɛksˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exboyfriend?
Exboyfriend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOY). Broken into parts: eks · BOY · frend.
Do Americans and Brits say exboyfriend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛksˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/ and the British form is /ˌɛksˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.