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What does boroondara mean?
A local government area in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; in full, the City of Boroondara.
Where does boroondara come from?
From the local Woiwurrung language boroondara meaning "where the ground is thickly shaded"

How to pronounce boroondara

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “boroondara”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “boroondara” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.