How do you pronounce "buoyancy"?

In American English: /ˈbɔɪənsi/ (BOY-uhns-ee). In British English: /bˈɔɪənsi/ (B-oy-uhns). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔɪənsi/ (BOY-uhns-ee). In Australian English: /bˈɔɪənsi/ (B-oy-uhns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔɪənsi/ (BOY-uhns-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɔɪənsi/ (B-oy-uhns).

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buoyancy

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/ˈbɔɪənsi/

BOY-uhns-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bɔɪbuoy·ənsan·icy

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