Boracay
See also: boracay
English
Etymology
From Ati. Probably from Aklanon. Alternatively from Hiligaynon sagay.
Pronunciation
- (Philippines) IPA(key): /boˈɾa.kaɪ̯/
Audio (Philippines): (file)
Proper noun
Boracay
- An island of Western Visayas, Visayas, Philippines, off the northwest tip of Panay island
Cebuano
Etymology
From Ati. Probably from Aklanon. Alternatively from Hiligaynon sagay.
Proper noun
Boracay
- Boracay (an island of the Philippines)
Quotations
For quotations using this term, see Citations:Boracay.
Tagalog
Alternative forms
- Borakay — uncommon
Etymology
Possibly from blend of Ati bora (“bubbles”) + Ati bokay (“white”).
Pronunciation
- (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /boˈɾakaj/ [boˈɾaː.xaɪ̯]
Audio: (file) - Rhymes: -akaj
- Syllabification: Bo‧ra‧cay
Proper noun
Boracay (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜓᜇᜃᜌ᜔)
- Boracay (an island of the Philippines)