How to pronounce Bougainville
Say it like BOH-gun-vil. Bougainville has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- gun
- vil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bougainville 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.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Bougainville
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-gun-vil.
What does Bougainville mean?
- An island of Papua New Guinea; in full, Bougainville Island.
- An autonomous region of Papua New Guinea; in full, Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
Questions about saying Bougainville
How do you pronounce Bougainville?
Say BOH-gun-vil. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊɡənˌvɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊɡənvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bougainville?
Bougainville has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · gun · vil.
Is Bougainville 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 /ˈbəʊɡənvɪl/ (BOH-gun-vil).