How do you pronounce "schoolboy"?

In American English: /ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ/ (SKOOL-boy). In British English: /skˈuːlbɔɪ/ (SK-oolb). In Canadian English: /ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ/ (SKOOL-boy). In Australian English: /skˈuːlbɔɪ/ (SK-oolb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ/ (SKOOL-boy), while in British English it's /skˈuːlbɔɪ/ (SK-oolb).

How to Pronounce "schoolboy"

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schoolboy

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/ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ/

SKOOL-boy

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skuːlschool·bɔɪboy

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