How to pronounce hoi
Say it like HOY. Hoi is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of hoi
American and British speakers say hoi in essentially the same way: /hɔɪ/ in the US and /hɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOY.
What does hoi mean?
- Alternative form of hoy, hey! a call to gain someone's attention.
Where does hoi come from?
Borrowed from Dutch hoi.
Words that rhyme with hoi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoi.
Words that sound like hoi
Questions about saying hoi
How do you pronounce hoi?
Say HOY. The American pronunciation is /hɔɪ/. In British English it is /hɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoi?
Hoi is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOY.
Do Americans and Brits say hoi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɔɪ/ and the British form is /hɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as hoi?
Hoi sounds the same as hoy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.