How to Pronounce "oy"
word
/ˈɔɪ/
oy
/ˈɔɪ/
oy
Definition
An informal exclamation used to get someone's attention, show surprise, annoyance, or to express a strong emotion. Common in British and Jewish English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɔɪ/
British English
/ˈɔɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oy
UK
oy
Listen in Context
Oy, that's really heavy!
Oy, be careful!
Oy! What are you doing?
Oy, my back hurts after all that work.