How to Pronounce "bunyan"
word
ˈbənjən
BUN-yuhn
ˈbʌnjən
BUN-yuhn
Definition
'Bunyan' is most often a surname, especially known from John Bunyan, the English author, or Paul Bunyan, a legendary giant lumberjack in American folklore.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbənjən
British English
ˈbʌnjən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUN-yuhn
UK
BUN-yuhn
Listen in Context
John Bunyan wrote a famous book called 'The Pilgrim's Progress'.
Paul Bunyan is a legendary giant lumberjack in American stories.
Many Americans have heard of the stories about Bunyan and his blue ox.
Every kid in the Midwest knows who Bunyan is—he's a legend!