How to pronounce buoyed
Say it like BOO-eed. Buoyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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US American/ˈbuid/BOO-eed
UK British/bɔɪd/BOYD
- BOO
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buoyed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buoyed
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: BOYD.
What does buoyed mean?
Questions about saying buoyed
How do you pronounce buoyed?
Say BOO-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuid/. In British English it is /bɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buoyed?
Buoyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · eed.
Is buoyed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /bɔɪd/ (BOYD).