How do you pronounce "bivouac"?

In American English: /ˈbɪvwæk/ (BIVW-ak). In British English: /bˈɪvwɑːk/ (B-ivw). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪvwæk/ (BIVW-ak). In Australian English: /bˈɪvwɑːk/ (B-ivw).

Is "bivouac" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪvwæk/ (BIVW-ak), while in British English it's /bˈɪvwɑːk/ (B-ivw).

How to Pronounce "bivouac"

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bivouac

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/ˈbɪvwæk/

BIVW-ak

Syllable Breakdown

bɪvwbiv·ækouac

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