How to pronounce Bonaparte
Say it like BOH-nuh-part. Bonaparte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- nuh
- part
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonaparte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- partGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Bonaparte
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-nuh-paht.
What does Bonaparte mean?
- A former name for the island of Réunion.
Where does Bonaparte come from?
Ultimately from Italian buona (“good”) and parte (“part, share, portion”).
Questions about saying Bonaparte
How do you pronounce Bonaparte?
Say BOH-nuh-part. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnəˌpɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnəˌpɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bonaparte?
Bonaparte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · nuh · part.
Is Bonaparte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbəʊnəˌpɑːt/ (BOH-nuh-paht).