How to pronounce goy
Say it like GOY. Goy is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of goy
American and British speakers say goy in essentially the same way: /ɡɔɪ/ in the US and /ɡɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOY.
What does goy mean?
- a Christian as contrasted with a Jew
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with goy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goy.
Questions about saying goy
How do you pronounce goy?
Say GOY. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔɪ/. In British English it is /ɡɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goy?
Goy is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOY.
Do Americans and Brits say goy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɔɪ/ and the British form is /ɡɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.