How to pronounce bolivia
Say it like buh-LIV-ee-uh. Bolivia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV).
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- buh
- LIV
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolivia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bolivia
American and British speakers say bolivia in essentially the same way: /bəˈlɪviə/ in the US and /bəˈlɪviə/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-LIV-ee-uh.
What does bolivia mean?
- a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
- a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain
Words that rhyme with bolivia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bolivia.
Questions about saying bolivia
How do you pronounce bolivia?
Say buh-LIV-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈlɪviə/. In British English it is /bəˈlɪviə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolivia?
Bolivia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV). Broken into parts: buh · LIV · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say bolivia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈlɪviə/ and the British form is /bəˈlɪviə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.