b'hoy

Questions

What does b'hoy mean?

A rough-and-tumble working-class young man in Lower Manhattan between the late 1840s and the American Civil War period.

Where does b'hoy come from?

Supposed to evoke an Irish pronunciation of boy.

How to pronounce b'hoy

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “b'hoy”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “b'hoy” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.