How to pronounce loy
Say it like LOY. Loy is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of loy
American and British speakers say loy in essentially the same way: /lɔɪ/ in the US and /lɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOY.
What does loy mean?
- A type of one-eared spade used in Ireland.
Where does loy come from?
From Irish láí (“spade”), from Middle Irish láige (“spade”).
Words that rhyme with loy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loy.
Questions about saying loy
How do you pronounce loy?
Say LOY. The American pronunciation is /lɔɪ/. In British English it is /lɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loy?
Loy is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOY.
Do Americans and Brits say loy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɔɪ/ and the British form is /lɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.