American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'buy' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "buy" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "buy"

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Simple pronunciation
bai
IPA transcription
/baɪ/
Word frequency
562nd

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What does "buy" mean?

  1. to get something by paying money for it

Examples of "buy" in a sentence

  • I want to buy a new car.
  • Where can I buy a ticket?
  • She decided to buy the blue dress.

How common is "buy"?

Buy is the 562nd most common word in English.

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