How to Pronounce "bivouac"
word
ˈbɪvwæk
BIV-wak
bˈɪvwɑːk
BIV-wahk
Definition
A simple, temporary camp or shelter, especially one made in the open air without tents, used by soldiers, climbers, or hikers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪvwæk
British English
bˈɪvwɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIV-wak
UK
BIV-wahk
Listen in Context
The soldiers set up a bivouac in the forest.
We made a simple bivouac under the stars.
The climbers spent the night at a bivouac.
After hiking all day, we threw together a quick bivouac before the rain started.