How to Pronounce Doughboy

To pronounce "doughboy", say DOUGHB-oy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

DOUGHB-oy

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💡 Tip for remembering “doughboy”

"doughboy" has 2 syllables: doughb-oy. It rhymes with coy and employ, if that helps it stick.

What does doughboy mean?

noun

  1. An American infantryman, especially one from World War I.
  2. A kind of flour dumpling.

Words that rhyme with doughboy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coyemployenjoyalloyjoydestroytoyannoyploytomboydecoycorduroy

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doughboy"?▾

"Doughboy" has 2 syllables: doughb · oy.

What does "doughboy" mean?▾

Doughboy: An American infantryman, especially one from World War I.

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