Pronunciation of 'Bougainvillea'
The word 'Bougainvillea' refers to a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees with colorful flowers. It is pronounced as 'boo-guhn-VIL-ee-uh' or 'boo-guhn-VEE-yuh' in English.
The word 'Bougainvillea' originates from the name of French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville, who discovered the plant in Brazil during the 18th century.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants native to South America, often used as ornamental plants.
Pronounced as 'boo-guhn-VIL-ee-uh', with stress on the third syllable. 'Boo' as in 'book', 'guhn' as in 'gun', 'vil' as in 'village', and 'ee-uh' as in 'idea'.
A genus of flowering plants native to South America, often used as ornamental plants.
Pronounced as 'boo-guhn-VEE-yuh', with stress on the third syllable. 'Boo' as in 'book', 'guhn' as in 'gun', 'vee' as in 'vehicle', and 'yuh' as in 'young'.