oy
OI
oi
/ˈɔɪ/ · 1 syllable
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “oy” is spelled “oi”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | oi |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɔɪ/ |
English writes “oy” with
2 letters for 1 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“oi” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that sound like “oy” (homophones)
“oy” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “oy”?
“oy” is pronounced OI — IPA /ˈɔɪ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “oi”.
How many syllables are in “oy”?
“oy” has 1 syllable: OI (the capitalized syllable is stressed).
What words sound like “oy”?
“oy” sounds identical to “oi”.