how to pronounce bolivian

/bəˈlɪv.i.ən/

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bolivian is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of bolivian in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… a flat material called Bolivian sulfide …”

meanings of bolivian

noun:

A person from Bolivia or of Bolivian descent.

adjective:

Of, from, or pertaining to Bolivia, or the Bolivian people.

bolivian frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word bolivian occurs in english on average 1.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.