How to pronounce homeboy
Say it like HOHM-boy. Homeboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- boyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of homeboy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-boy.
What does homeboy mean?
- Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
- A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
- A person.
- He or him.
Where does homeboy come from?
20th-century African-American urban slang.
Questions about saying homeboy
How do you pronounce homeboy?
Say HOHM-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeboy?
Homeboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · boy.
Is homeboy 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 /ˈhəʊmbɔɪ/ (HOHM-boy).