English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Buoyancy Pronunciation
Buoyancy is pronounced BOY-uhn-see, IPA /ˈbɔɪənsi/.
BOY-uhn-see
US /ˈbɔɪənsi/ · UK /ˈbɔɪənsi/
Syllables: BOY · uhn · see (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The tendency of something to float, or a cheerful and resilient mood.
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Buoyancy in a Sentence
- The hull lost buoyancy within minutes.
- A jacket adds buoyancy in rough water.
- Her buoyancy carried the whole team.
Common Mispronunciations of Buoyancy
Not BWOY-uhn-see
Read the uo as a plain oy, with no w sliding in ahead of it.
Not boo-YAHN-see
Hit BOY at the front and let the two short syllables settle behind it.
Tip: Americans say BOO-ee for buoy but BOY-uhn-see for buoyancy, which catches people out.
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