To pronounce "playboy", say PLAYB-oy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpleɪbɔɪ/
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"playboy" has 2 syllables: playb-oy. It rhymes with coy and employ, if that helps it stick.
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"Playboy" has 2 syllables: playb · oy.
The IPA transcription of "playboy" is /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/.
Playboy: A single man, especially a wealthy one, who devotes himself to a life of leisure and pleasure, often sexual, without commitments or responsibilities.
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