How to Pronounce Bun

To pronounce "bun", say BUN — one syllable, IPA /bʌn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/bʌn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bun”

"bun" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with run and shun, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bunn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bun mean?

noun

  1. A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced.
  2. A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head.

Synonyms

French rollhair buncake

Words that rhyme with bun

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runshunstunonesundungunfunhomespunoverdonedoneoverrun

Related words

rollmuffinbiscuitsandwichcakecupcakebreadloaf

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bun"?▾

"Bun" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bun"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bun" is /bʌn/.

What does "bun" mean?▾

Bun: A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced.

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