How to Pronounce Bunt

To pronounce "bunt", say BUNT — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BUNT

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💡 Tip for remembering “bunt”

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

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

What does bunt mean?

noun

  1. The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard.

    “The bunt of the sail was green.”

  2. A push or shove; a butt.

verb

  1. To push with the horns; to butt.
  2. To spring or rear up.

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Words that rhyme with bunt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affrontbluntcuntfrontgruntconfrontshuntpunthuntwaterfrontforefrontoceanfront

Related words

buttmilambuntlineskinbellybandwaist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bunt"?▾

"Bunt" has one syllable.

What does "bunt" mean?▾

Bunt: The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard.

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