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How to pronounce:
buoyant
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈboɪənt
Examples:
The eggs are spherical and buoyant.
The lively atmosphere was buoyant.
The eggs are buoyant and the hatchlings feed on zooplankton.
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Common mistakes of buoyant pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "buoy-ANT" instead of the correct "BUOY-ant". Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable, noted as ˈbɔɪ.ənt in IPA.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "buoyant" with a long "u" sound, as in "boo-yant". This is incorrect. Tip: Use the IPA pronunciation ˈbɔɪ.ənt to capture the correct vowel sounds.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "buoy" as a single syllable, leading to "BOO" instead of "BUOY-ant". Tip: Remember that "buoyant" has two syllables, and practice saying both clearly.
- Confusing "buoyant" with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "buoyant" with "bouncy" or "floaty", which have different meanings. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the definitions and contexts of "buoyant" to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some may drop the "t" at the end, saying "buoyan" instead of "buoyant". Tip: Always articulate the final "t" clearly, as in ˈbɔɪ.ənt, to ensure correct pronunciation.