How to Pronounce Bunion

To pronounce "bunion", say BUN-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌnjən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbʌnjən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bunion”

"bunion" has 2 syllables: bun-ion. It rhymes with onion and inion, if that helps it stick.

What does bunion mean?

noun

  1. A bump or bulge on the first joint of the big toe caused by the swelling of a sac of fluid under the skin.
  2. (by extension) 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.

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Words that rhyme with bunion

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onioniniongrunionrunnion

Related words

onionspotatoesbunyonbunionectomybursaumbonationlumptuberosity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bunion"?▾

"Bunion" has 2 syllables: bun · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "bunion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bunion" is /ˈbʌnjən/.

What does "bunion" mean?▾

Bunion: A bump or bulge on the first joint of the big toe caused by the swelling of a sac of fluid under the skin.

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