How to Pronounce Oi

To pronounce "oi", say OI — one syllable, IPA /ɔɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɔɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oi”

"oi" 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: oy, oie, oye — easy to mix up when writing.

What does oi mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes capitalized) A working-class punk rock subgenre of the 1970s, sometimes associated with racism.

interjection

  1. Said to get someone's attention; hey.

    “Oi! Stop that!”

  2. An expression of surprise.

    “Oi! This is new!”

Synonyms

blimeywhoawotcheryohey

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Words that rhyme with oi

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coyemployenjoyalloyjoydestroytoyannoyploytomboydecoycorduroy

Related words

sayisbheyoyyoehahoyhello

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oi"?▾

"Oi" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oi" is /ɔɪ/.

What does "oi" mean?▾

Oi: (sometimes capitalized) A working-class punk rock subgenre of the 1970s, sometimes associated with racism.

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