How to Pronounce "choirboy"
word
ˈkwaɪərˌbɔɪ
KWY-er-boy
kwˈaɪəbɔɪ
kwy-UH-boy
Definition
A choirboy is a young boy who sings in a church choir, often wearing a special uniform during services.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwaɪərˌbɔɪ
British English
kwˈaɪəbɔɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWY-er-boy
UK
kwy-UH-boy
Listen in Context
The choirboy sang beautifully at the church service.
My brother was a choirboy when he was young.
The school needs a new choirboy for the Christmas concert.
He looks innocent, but he's not exactly a choirboy.