Pronunciation of 'Bougainvillea'
Bougainvillea is a flowering plant native to South America, pronounced as 'boo-guhn-VIL-ee-uh' or 'boo-guhn-VIL-yuh' in English. It is known for its vibrant colored bracts surrounding small flowers.
The word Bougainvillea originates from French, named after Louis Antoine de Bougainville, a French admiral and explorer.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A tropical plant known for its vibrant bracts, often used in decorative gardening.
Pronounced as 'boo-guhn-VIL-ee-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Boo' as in 'book', 'guhn' as in 'gun', 'vil' as in 'village', 'ee-uh' as in 'idea'.
A tropical plant known for its vibrant bracts, often used in decorative gardening.
Pronounced as 'boo-guhn-VIL-yuh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Boo' as in 'book', 'guhn' as in 'gun', 'vil' as in 'village', 'yuh' as in 'yes'.
Français (France)
Plante tropicale connue pour ses bractées colorées, souvent utilisée dans les jardins décoratifs.
Prononcé comme 'boo-gain-VIL-ya', avec un accent sur la deuxième syllabe. 'Boo' comme dans 'bout', 'gain' comme dans 'gain', 'vil' comme dans 'ville', 'ya' comme dans 'yaourt'.
Español (España)
Planta tropical conocida por sus brácteas vibrantes, utilizada frecuentemente en jardinería decorativa.
Se pronuncia como 'boh-gain-BEE-lyea', con énfasis en la segunda sílaba. 'Boh' como en 'boca', 'gain' como en 'ganar', 'bee' como en 'bien', 'lyea' como en 'lleno'.