How to Pronounce "bonsai"
word
bɑnˈsaɪ
bahn-SY
bˈɒnsaɪ
BON-sy
Definition
A bonsai is a small tree or shrub grown in a pot and carefully shaped and pruned to look like a miniature version of a full-sized tree.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɑnˈsaɪ
British English
bˈɒnsaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bahn-SY
UK
BON-sy
Listen in Context
I have a bonsai on my desk.
My father enjoys growing bonsai as a hobby.
A bonsai needs regular pruning and care.
He gave me a tiny bonsai for my birthday, and now I’m obsessed with taking care of it.