How to Pronounce Boil

To pronounce "boil", say BOIL — one syllable, IPA /bɔɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/bɔɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boil”

"boil" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with turmoil and recoil, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: boyle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does boil mean?

noun

  1. A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.

Synonyms

abscesscarbunclecystfurunclepimplepustule

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Words that rhyme with boil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

turmoilrecoilcoilfoilsoilspoiloilgargoyleroilembroilscroyledroil

Related words

furuncleseethechurnroilmoilabscessfeverroot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boil"?▾

"Boil" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boil" is /bɔɪl/.

What does "boil" mean?▾

Boil: A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.

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