How to Pronounce "bunion"
word
ˈbʌnjən
BUN-yuhn
bˈʌnɪən
BUN-ee-uhn
Definition
A bunion is a painful, bony bump that develops on the joint at the base of the big toe, causing the toe to bend inward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbʌnjən
British English
bˈʌnɪən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUN-yuhn
UK
BUN-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
She has a bunion on her right foot.
A bunion makes it hard to wear tight shoes.
My grandmother had surgery to remove her bunion.
If you ignore a bunion, it may get worse over time.