How Do You Spell BOUIE?
Pronunciation: [bˈuːi] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word bouie may be confusing due to its two different pronunciations. In British English, it is pronounced /buːi/ and in American English, it is pronounced /buːi/, both follow the same basic letter-sound correspondences. The silent e at the end of the word creates a long u sound in both dialects. However, what sets them apart is the difference in the second vowel sound. The British pronunciation has a prominent long i sound at the end, while the American pronunciation employs a subtle y sound.
