How do you pronounce "bolivia"?

In American English: /bəˈlɪviːə/ (buh-LIV-ee-uh). In British English: /bəlˈɪvɪə/ (buhl-IV-i-uh). In Canadian English: /bəˈlɪviːə/ (buh-LIV-ee-uh). In Australian English: /bəlˈɪviə/ (buhl-IV-ee-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bəˈlɪviːə/ (buh-LIV-ee-uh), while in British English it's /bəlˈɪvɪə/ (buhl-IV-i-uh).

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bolivia

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/bəˈlɪviːə/

buh-LIV-ee-uh

Syllable Breakdown

bəbo·lɪvli·iːv·əia

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