How do you pronounce "buoys"?

In American English: /ˈbuːiːz/ (BOO-eez). In British English: /bˈɔɪz/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbuːiːz/ (BOO-eez). In Australian English: /bˈɔɪz/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbuːiːz/ (BOO-eez), while in British English it's /bˈɔɪz/ (B).

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buoys

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/ˈbuːiːz/

BOO-eez

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buːbu·iːzoys

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