How to Pronounce "bouchon"
word
buːˈʃɒn
boo-SHON
buːˈʃɒ̃
boo-SHON(g)
Definition
In French, 'bouchon' mainly means a cork or stopper used to close bottles, and it can also refer to a traffic jam.
IPA Transcription
American English
buːˈʃɒn
British English
buːˈʃɒ̃
Simplified Pronunciation
US
boo-SHON
UK
boo-SHON(g)
Listen in Context
He pulled the bouchon out of the wine bottle.
There was a big bouchon on the highway this morning.
Can you pass me the bouchon?
We were stuck in a bouchon for almost an hour on the way to Lyon.