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How to pronounce buoy in American English

“buoy” pronunciation by American speakers

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“buoy” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. The President: So the buoy, we're dropping off the buoy in here.

    The Obama White House

  2. THINK OF IT AS A BIG SPACE BUOY, AND WE HAVE THIS WONDERFUL SPACE WEATHER BUOY

    NASA

  3. radio broadcast as the inbound ship going to Houston passing buoy

    NTSB

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