How to Pronounce Buns

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/bʌnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “buns”

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

What does buns mean?

noun

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

noun

  1. A rabbit or sometimes a squirrel.

noun

  1. Marijuana cigarette, joint

Synonyms

French rollhair buncake

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Words that rhyme with buns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tonsgunsshunsrunshandgunsonessonsnunsstunsoverrunsfunsoutruns

Related words

bumbuttkeisterarserearpratrumpbackside

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buns"?▾

"Buns" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "buns"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buns" is /bʌnz/.

What does "buns" mean?▾

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

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