How to pronounce bubonic
Say it like byoo-BON-ik. Bubonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BON).
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- byoo
- BON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bubonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bubonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: byoo-BON-ik.
What does bubonic mean?
- Of or pertaining to buboes.
Where does bubonic come from?
From Latin būbō (stem būbōn-) + English -ic.
Words that rhyme with bubonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bubonic.
Questions about saying bubonic
How do you pronounce bubonic?
Say byoo-BON-ik. The American pronunciation is /bjuˈbɑnɪk/. In British English it is /bjuːˈbɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bubonic?
Bubonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BON). Broken into parts: byoo · BON · ik.
Is bubonic 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 /bjuːˈbɒnɪk/ (byoo-BON-ik).