How to Pronounce Buy

To pronounce "buy", say BUY — one syllable, IPA /baɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/baɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “buy”

"buy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bye, by, bi, bae — easy to mix up when writing.

What does buy mean?

noun

  1. Something which is bought; a purchase.

    “At only $30, the second-hand kitchen table was a great buy.”

verb

  1. To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

    “I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.”

  2. To obtain by some sacrifice.

    “I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.”

Synonyms

make a buyacceptbelieveswallowtake oncheappurchase

Antonyms

saledisbelievepitchrejectcheapsellvend

Words that rhyme with buy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

purchasebargainbribecorruptstealpaypaidsell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buy"?▾

"Buy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "buy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buy" is /baɪ/.

What does "buy" mean?▾

Buy: Something which is bought; a purchase.

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