Re: [Paddlewise] Weather Bouy Status

From: Gary J. MacDonald <garyj_at_rogers.com>
Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:06:53 -0500
In Nova Scotia I heard all of

BOO-EE    was very common, but also versions that sounded like either of

(in one syllable)
BWOY
BOO/OY

Even if pronounced BOY, the "B" was a bit more explosive and so the word 
was usually disinguishale by that.

GaryJ


PeterO wrote:

>G'Day,
>
>BTW How is 'Buoy' pronounced around the world?
>
>My recollection is that its pronouced "BOY" in the UK and most Aussies I've
>met say "BOOEE". Any other versions?
>
>All the best, PeterO
>**
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