How Do You Spell DAYBOY?

Pronunciation: [dˈe͡ɪbɔ͡ɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "dayboy" is a little confusing based on how it looks. However, breaking it down by phonetic transcription helps to understand it better. The first syllable, "day," is pronounced as /deɪ/, which is like the sound of the letter "d" followed by the long "a" sound. The second syllable, "boy," is pronounced as /bɔɪ/, which is more straightforward and sounds like "boy" in English. Together, "dayboy" is pronounced as /deɪ.bɔɪ/. This word is not commonly used in modern English, but it historically referred to a student who attended school during the day and then returned home in the evening.

Common Misspellings for DAYBOY

• sayboy
• xayboy
• cayboy
• fayboy
• rayboy
• eayboy
• dzyboy
• dsyboy
• dwyboy
• dqyboy
• datboy
• dagboy
• dahboy
• dauboy
• da7boy
• da6boy
• dayvoy
• daynoy
• dayhoy

Etymology of DAYBOY

The word "dayboy" is a compound noun that combines the terms "day" and "boy".

The term "day" originated from the Old English word "dæg", which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "dagan". This word referred to the period of daylight between sunrise and sunset.

The word "boy" originated from the Middle English word "boy" or "boi", which meant a male servant or attendant. This word can be traced back to the Old English word "bōia" or "bēa", which referred to a young male servant or a male child.

When put together, "dayboy" refers to a male servant or attendant who works during the day.

Similar spelling words for DAYBOY

• daub,
• Davey,
• daffo,
• daba,
• davy,
• dab.

Plural form of DAYBOY is DAYBOYS