How Do You Spell BONA WAVIATA?

Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊnə wˌavɪˈɑːtə] (IPA)

The spelling of "BONA WAVIATA" can be tricky for English speakers as it is a phrase in Tok Pisin, an English-based creole language spoken in Papua New Guinea. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈboʊnə wɑːviːˈɑːtə/. "Bona" is pronounced as "boh-nuh" and means "good", while "waviata" is pronounced as "wah-vee-ah-tuh" and means "wait". Together, the phrase means "goodbye" in Tok Pisin. So, next time you're in Papua New Guinea, be sure to use this helpful phrase in your conversations.