Pronunciation of “보이“ in Korean145

Boie is a common Korean word that means "boy." It is pronounced with a rising tone, similar to the sound of the English word "boy" but with a slightly higher pitch at the end. The "oe" sound is pronounced like the "oy" sound in the English word "toy." Here is a breakdown of the pronunciation:* b: pronounced like the "b" in the English word "boy"
* o: pronounced like the "o" in the English word "hot"
* i: pronounced like the "ee" sound in the English word "feet"
* e: pronounced like the "ey" sound in the English word "hey"

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Here are some tips for pronouncing "보이" correctly:* Make sure to pronounce the "oe" sound like the "oy" sound in the English word "toy."
* Pronounce the "i" sound with a high pitch.
* Pronounce the "e" sound like the "ey" sound in the English word "hey."

Here are some examples of how to use "보이" in a sentence:* 그 남자는 보이입니다. (That man is a boy.)
* 저는 보이가 있습니다. (I have a son.)
* 그 아이는 귀여운 보이입니다. (That child is a cute boy.)

Additional Notes:* The word "보이" can also be used to refer to a young man or a male servant.
* In some dialects of Korean, the word "보이" may be pronounced with a lower tone.
* There is also a diminutive form of "보이," which is "보이야" (pronounced "boy-ya"). This form is often used to express affection or endearment.

2025-01-25

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