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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable boy
  • 3 letters
Syllables
boy has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/bɔɪ/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide boy into syllables?

boy divides as boy. boy has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in boy?

Boy has 1 syllable (boy).

Which syllable is stressed in boy?

The stressed syllable in boy is boy. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce boy?

/bɔɪ/ in American English.