How do you pronounce "buoyant"?

In American English: /ˈbɔɪənt/ (BOY-uhnt). In British English: /bˈɔɪənt/ (B-oy). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔɪənt/ (BOY-uhnt). In Australian English: /bˈɔɪənt/ (B-oy).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔɪənt/ (BOY-uhnt), while in British English it's /bˈɔɪənt/ (B-oy).

How to Pronounce "buoyant"

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buoyant

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/ˈbɔɪənt/

BOY-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

bɔɪbuoy·əntant

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