How to pronounce liftboy
Say it like LIFT-boy. Liftboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIFT).
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- LIFT
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liftboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- boyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of liftboy
American and British speakers say liftboy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪftbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈlɪftbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIFT-boy.
What does liftboy mean?
- A male elevator attendant.
Where does liftboy come from?
From lift + boy.
Questions about saying liftboy
How do you pronounce liftboy?
Say LIFT-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪftbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪftbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liftboy?
Liftboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIFT). Broken into parts: LIFT · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say liftboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪftbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪftbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.