How to pronounce bunion
Say it like BUHN-yun. Bunion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHN).
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- BUHN
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bunion
American and British speakers say bunion in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌnjən/ in the US and /ˈbʌnjən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHN-yun.
What does bunion mean?
- A bump or bulge on the first joint of the big toe caused by the swelling of a sac of fluid under the skin.
- Hallux valgus, deviation of the big toe from its normal position towards the other toes, the prime cause for the swelling of its first joint.
Where does bunion come from?
From alteration of earlier bunny (“lump, swelling”), from Middle English bony, boni (“bunion, swelling”), perhaps Italian bubbone (augmented form of bugno (“beehive”)), or more likely from Lombard bugnon (“bunyon”), all three from Old Frenc
Words that rhyme with bunion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bunion.
Questions about saying bunion
How do you pronounce bunion?
Say BUHN-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌnjən/. In British English it is /ˈbʌnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunion?
Bunion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHN). Broken into parts: BUHN · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say bunion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌnjən/ and the British form is /ˈbʌnjən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.