RE: [Paddlewise] Weather Bouy Status

From: Darryl <Darryl.Johnson_at_sympatico.ca>
Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:01:37 -0500
> 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

Canada follows (generally) the UK pronunciation, and the Americans 
follow the Aussies. (Or is it the other way 'round? The Aussies 
follow the Americans...)

However, there are a LOT of Canadians who've watched too much 
American TV and who also say "booee". Those of us who say it 
_properly_ <grin>, pretend not to know what they're talking about. 
"The red what?!!", we ask.

-- 
  Darryl
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