How to pronounce goatboy
Say it like GOHT-boy. Goatboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHT).
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US American/ˈɡoʊtˌbɔɪ/GOHT-boy
UK British/ˈɡəʊtˌbɔɪ/GOHT-boy
- GOHT
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goatboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of goatboy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHT-boy.
What does goatboy mean?
noun
- A male who plays the character of a goat.
- A male fictional character who has characteristics of a goat, an male anthropomorphic goat.
Where does goatboy come from?
From goat + boy.
Questions about saying goatboy
How do you pronounce goatboy?
Say GOHT-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊtˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊtˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goatboy?
Goatboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHT). Broken into parts: GOHT · boy.
Is goatboy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊtˌbɔɪ/ (GOHT-boy).