How to pronounce bunyip
Say it like BUHN-yip. Bunyip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHN).
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- BUHN
- yip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunyip 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.
- yipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bunyip
American and British speakers say bunyip in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌnjɪp/ in the US and /ˈbʌnjɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHN-yip.
What does bunyip mean?
- A mythical Australian monster, said to inhabit swamps and lagoons.
Where does bunyip come from?
Borrowed from Wathaurong ban-yib.
Questions about saying bunyip
How do you pronounce bunyip?
Say BUHN-yip. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌnjɪp/. In British English it is /ˈbʌnjɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunyip?
Bunyip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHN). Broken into parts: BUHN · yip.
Do Americans and Brits say bunyip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌnjɪp/ and the British form is /ˈbʌnjɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.