Re: [Paddlewise] Weather Bouy Status

From: <cholst_at_bitstream.net>
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:07:26 -0600 (CST)
> 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?
>
> The latter, in the US and Canada.
>
> --
> Dave Kruger
> Astoria, OR
>

That depends. Ive heard it both ways. The Weavers pronounce it "boy" in
their rendition of "The Eddystone Light," and then state that they are not
referring to a juvenile male.

Chuck Holst
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