How to pronounce puppyboy
Say it like PUHP-ee-boy. Puppyboy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHP).
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- PUHP
- ee
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puppyboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of puppyboy
American and British speakers say puppyboy in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌpiˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈpʌpiˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHP-ee-boy.
What does puppyboy mean?
- A boy or man who wears a dog costume and plays the role of a dog.
Where does puppyboy come from?
From puppy + boy.
Questions about saying puppyboy
How do you pronounce puppyboy?
Say PUHP-ee-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌpiˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌpiˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puppyboy?
Puppyboy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHP). Broken into parts: PUHP · ee · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say puppyboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌpiˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌpiˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.