How to Pronounce "boutonnieres"
word
boo-tuhn-YEERZ
boo-tuh-nee-AIRZ
Definition
A boutonniere is a small flower or bunch of flowers worn on the lapel of a suit jacket, usually at formal events like weddings or proms.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbuː.tənˈjɛrz
British English
ˌbuː.tə.nɪˈeəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
boo-tuhn-YEERZ
UK
boo-tuh-nee-AIRZ
Listen in Context
The groom wore white boutonnieres for the wedding.
Many boys at the prom had red boutonnieres.
The florist made beautiful boutonnieres for the ceremony.
We pinned the boutonnieres just before heading out to the church.