How to Pronounce "bonne"
word
ˈbɑn
BAHN
bˈɒn
BON
Definition
A French word meaning a female servant or nanny, especially someone who takes care of children in someone else's home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑn
British English
bˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAHN
UK
BON
Listen in Context
The wealthy family hired a bonne to care for their children.
In old novels, the bonne often lives in the house.
The children became very close to their bonne.
Their French bonne made delicious snacks every afternoon.