How to pronounce buoys
Say it like BOO-eez. Buoys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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US American/ˈbuiz/BOO-eez
UK British/bɔɪz/BOYZ
- BOO
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buoys 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buoys
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: BOYZ.
What does buoys mean?
noun
- plural of buoy How to pronounce buoy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of buoy How to pronounce buoy
Questions about saying buoys
How do you pronounce buoys?
Say BOO-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuiz/. In British English it is /bɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buoys?
Buoys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · eez.
Is buoys pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /bɔɪz/ (BOYZ).