Juan Ponce de Leon meaning

UK US /wɑn ˈpoʊnseɪ di ˈliɑn/ 6 syllables

Juan Ponce de Leon (noun): Spanish explorer who accompanied Columbus on his second trip in 1493; in 1513 he discovered Florida while searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth (1460-1521).

Definition of Juan Ponce de Leon

  1. Spanish explorer who accompanied Columbus on his second trip in 1493; in 1513 he discovered Florida while searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth (1460-1521)

    Synonyms: Ponce de Leon

    Type of: navigator

How to pronounce Juan Ponce de Leon

Juan Ponce de Leon is pronounced /wɑn ˈpoʊnseɪ di ˈliɑn/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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