How to pronounce bouyon
Say it like BOO-yon. Bouyon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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- BOO
- yon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bouyon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- yonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bouyon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOO-yon.
What does bouyon mean?
- A genre of popular music from Dominica.
Where does bouyon come from?
From Antillean Creole bouyon (literally “stew”).
Questions about saying bouyon
How do you pronounce bouyon?
Say BOO-yon. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuˌjɑn/. In British English it is /ˈbuːjɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bouyon?
Bouyon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · yon.
Is bouyon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbuːjɒn/ (BOO-yon).