How to pronounce highboy
Say it like HY-boy. Highboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of highboy
American and British speakers say highboy in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-boy.
What does highboy mean?
- A tall chest of drawers that is raised up on high legs.
- One who enjoys the high life.
- A political highflier.
Questions about saying highboy
How do you pronounce highboy?
Say HY-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highboy?
Highboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say highboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.