Number of syllables in the word 'boy'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word boy.
- No of syllables in boy : 1
- Divide syllables in boy : boy
More about the word - boy
- noun
- Synonyms : chap, guy, lad, mate, brat, knave
- Definition : A young male.
- Definition : (diminutive) A male child: a son of any age.
- Definition : (diminutive) A male of any age, particularly one rather younger than the speaker.
- Definition : A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch; a mean and dishonest male, a knave.
- verb
- Definition : To use the word “boy” to refer to someone.
- Definition : To act as a boy (in allusion to the former practice of boys acting women's parts on the stage).
- interjection
- Definition : Exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing.
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