How to pronounce homeboys
Say it like HOHM-boyz. Homeboys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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US American/ˈhoʊmˌbɔɪz/HOHM-boyz
UK British/ˈhəʊmˌbɔɪz/HOHM-boyz
- HOHM
- boyz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeboys 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.
- boyzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of homeboys
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-boyz.
What does homeboys mean?
noun
- plural of homeboy How to pronounce homeboy
Questions about saying homeboys
How do you pronounce homeboys?
Say HOHM-boyz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌbɔɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌbɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeboys?
Homeboys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · boyz.
Is homeboys 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 /ˈhəʊmˌbɔɪz/ (HOHM-boyz).