How to pronounce bronchus
Say it like BRONG-kus. Bronchus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRONG).
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US American/ˈbrɑŋkəs/BRONG-kus
UK British/ˈbrɒŋkəs/BRONG-kus
- BRONG
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bronchus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bronchus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BRONG-kus.
What does bronchus mean?
noun
- Either of two airways, which are primary branches of the trachea, leading directly into the lungs.
Questions about saying bronchus
How do you pronounce bronchus?
Say BRONG-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɑŋkəs/. In British English it is /ˈbrɒŋkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bronchus?
Bronchus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRONG). Broken into parts: BRONG · kus.
Is bronchus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbrɒŋkəs/ (BRONG-kus).