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buoyancy
Definition:
(nou) cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface (nou) the property of something weightless and insubstantial (nou) the tendency to float in water or other liquid (nou) irrepressible liveliness and good spirit
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈboɪənsi
Examples:
Clearly the reason the flower floats is buoyancy.
The buoyancy of the float is adjusted to maintain it in equilibrium.
The words suggest optimism and buoyancy.
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Common mistakes of buoyancy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing "buoyancy" as /bɔɪˈæn.si/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/, for correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the "u": A common mistake is to omit the "u" sound, saying "bouncy" instead of "buoyancy". Tip: Focus on producing the "u" sound clearly, as in /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/, to distinguish the words.
- Pronouncing "oy" incorrectly: Some may pronounce the "oy" in "buoyancy" as /ɔɪ/, leading to confusion. Tip: Ensure you're saying /bɔɪ/ correctly, as in "boy", to maintain clarity in pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Learners sometimes pronounce the "c" as a hard "k" sound, saying "buoyansky". Tip: The "c" should be soft, pronounced as /s/, to correctly articulate "buoyancy" as /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some speakers may place too much emphasis on the last syllable, leading to "buoyanSEE". Tip: Maintain a balanced emphasis across the syllables, stressing the first one for proper pronunciation.