How to Pronounce "bougainvillea"
word
ˌbuˌɡeɪnˈvɪɫiə
boo-GAYN-VIL-ee-uh
bˈaʊɡeɪnvˌɪliə
bow-GAYN-VIL-ee-uh
Definition
A bougainvillea is a tropical plant with bright, colorful flowers, often used as a decorative vine or shrub in gardens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbuˌɡeɪnˈvɪɫiə
British English
bˈaʊɡeɪnvˌɪliə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
boo-GAYN-VIL-ee-uh
UK
bow-GAYN-VIL-ee-uh
Listen in Context
The bougainvillea in my garden is bright pink.
Many people plant bougainvillea for its beautiful color.
Bougainvillea grows well in warm, sunny places.
There's a massive bougainvillea covering the wall by the gate.