How to pronounce schoolboy
Say it like SKOOL-boy. Schoolboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolboy
American and British speakers say schoolboy in essentially the same way: /ˈskulˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOOL-boy.
What does schoolboy mean?
- A boy attending school.
- Characteristic of a schoolboy, especially being cheeky, clumsy and socially unaware.
Where does schoolboy come from?
From school + boy.
Questions about saying schoolboy
How do you pronounce schoolboy?
Say SKOOL-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolboy?
Schoolboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say schoolboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskulˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.