To pronounce "boyish", say BOY-ish — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
boyish
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BOY-ish
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"boyish" has 2 syllables: boy-ish. It rhymes with coyish and toyish, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Boyish" has 2 syllables: boy · ish.
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