How to pronounce Bolivian
Say it like boh-LIV-ee-un. Bolivian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV).
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- boh
- LIV
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolivian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Bolivian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: boh-LIV-ee-un.
What does Bolivian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Bolivia
- of or relating to or characteristic of Bolivia or its people
Words that rhyme with Bolivian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bolivian.
Questions about saying Bolivian
How do you pronounce Bolivian?
Say boh-LIV-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /boʊˈlɪviən/. In British English it is /bəʊˈlɪviən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bolivian?
Bolivian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV). Broken into parts: boh · LIV · ee · un.
Is Bolivian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bəʊˈlɪviən/ (boh-LIV-ee-un).