How do you pronounce "boyfriend"?

In American English: /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/ (BOY-frehnd). In British English: /bˈɔɪfɹˌɛnd/ (B-oyfr). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/ (BOY-frehnd). In Australian English: /bˈɔɪfɹɛnd/ (B-oyfr).

Is "boyfriend" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/ (BOY-frehnd), while in British English it's /bˈɔɪfɹˌɛnd/ (B-oyfr).

How to Pronounce "boyfriend"

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/ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

BOY-frehnd

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bɔɪboyf·frɛndriend

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