How to Pronounce Boyhood

To pronounce "boyhood", say BOYH-ood — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boyhood”

"boyhood" has 2 syllables: boyh-ood. It rhymes with good and livelihood, if that helps it stick.

What does boyhood mean?

noun

  1. The state or period of being a boy.

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Words that rhyme with boyhood

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goodlivelihoodfalsehoodhoodcouldbrotherhoodmisunderstoodneighborhoodshouldlikelihoodknighthoodunderstood

Related words

childhoodinfancychildadolescencepubescenceyouthjuvenescencepreadolescence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boyhood"?▾

"Boyhood" has 2 syllables: boyh · ood.

What is the IPA transcription of "boyhood"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boyhood" is /ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/.

What does "boyhood" mean?▾

Boyhood: The state or period of being a boy.

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