How to Pronounce Bunions

To pronounce "bunions", say BUN-ions — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BUN-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “bunions”

"bunions" has 2 syllables: bun-ions. It rhymes with pinions and inions, if that helps it stick.

What does bunions 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.

Words that rhyme with bunions

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pinionsinionsonions

Related words

onionspotatoeshammertoecornsneuromadeformitycalluses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bunions"?▾

"Bunions" has 2 syllables: bun · ions.

What does "bunions" mean?▾

Bunions: 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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