Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

oy

/ɔɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.11 in modern English

Syllables
oy
IPA
/ɔɪ/
5
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
1
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

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An exclamation typically expressing mild frustration or expressing feelings of uncertainty or concern.

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Alternative spelling of oi (“hey, hi, yo”).

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish אוי (oy, “oh, oy”).

Inflected Forms

oi (alternative)

Phrases

oy gevalt oy vey

Homonyms

oi

Rhymes With

boy enjoy joy destroy illinois toy roy employ troy oi deploy soy

Questions

How do you pronounce oy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɔɪ/.
What does oy mean?
An exclamation typically expressing mild frustration or expressing feelings of uncertainty or concern.
Where does oy come from?
Borrowed from Yiddish אוי (oy, “oh, oy”).

How to pronounce oy

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “oy”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ɔɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “oy”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “oy” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.