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How do you spell Buoyant?

Correct spelling

buoyant

BUOY + ANT. U before O.

Why is buoyant spelled this way?

From Spanish boyar, to float. Something buoyant refuses to sink — lightness that defies the pull of gravity.

Common misspellings of buoyant

bouyantbouyentbuoyentbouyint

Example

The life jacket kept him buoyant.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "buoyant". BUOY + ANT. U before O.
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