To pronounce "ex-boyfriend", say EXB-oyfr-iend — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ex-boyfriend
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EXB-oyfr-iend
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"ex-boyfriend" has 3 syllables: exb-oyfr-iend.
"Ex-boyfriend" has 3 syllables: exb · oyfr · iend.
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