To pronounce "hoy", say HOY — one syllable, IPA /hɔɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/hɔɪ/
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"hoy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with coy and employ, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: hoi, hoye — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hoy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "hoy" is /hɔɪ/.
Hoy: A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods, or as a tender to larger vessels in port.
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