To pronounce "boy-friend", say BOYFR-iend — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BOYFR-iend
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"boy-friend" has 2 syllables: boyfr-iend.
"Boy-friend" has 2 syllables: boyfr · iend.
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