Boy: how to say it, spell it and use it
boy
/bɔɪ/
Short answer
The English word boy is pronounced /bɔɪ/. It is spelled B-O-Y and has 3 letters. With a or an: a boy. The plural is boys.
Example sentence
The boy kicks the ball.
Key facts
- English
- boy
- Pronunciation
- /bɔɪ/
- With a or an
- a boy
- Plural
- boys
- Spelling
- B-O-Y
- Number of letters
- 3
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce boy?
Boy is pronounced /bɔɪ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell boy?
Boy is spelled B-O-Y. It has 3 letters.
What is the plural of boy?
The plural of boy is boys.
Do you say a or an before boy?
Say a boy.
How do you use boy in a sentence?
For example: The boy kicks the ball.
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