To pronounce "loverboy", say LOV-erb-oy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlʌvɚˌbɔɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
loverboy
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/ˈlʌvɚˌbɔɪ/
IPA
"loverboy" has 3 syllables: lov-erb-oy.
noun
"Loverboy" has 3 syllables: lov · erb · oy.
The IPA transcription of "loverboy" is /ˈlʌvɚˌbɔɪ/.
Loverboy: A male lover, especially a young one.
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