How to Pronounce "cowboys"
word
/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/
KOW-boyz
/kˈaʊbɔɪz/
KOW-boyz
Definition
Men, often in the American West, who take care of cattle and often ride horses. 'Cowboys' can also refer to people in movies or stories about the Wild West.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/
British English
/kˈaʊbɔɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOW-boyz
UK
KOW-boyz
Listen in Context
The cowboys rode their horses across the field.
Many movies are about cowboys and the Wild West.
The cowboys watched the cattle all day.
These days, people sometimes dress up as cowboys for parties.