How to Pronounce "bubonic"
word
bjuˈbɑnɪk
byoo-BAH-nik
bjuːbˈɒnɪk
byoo-BON-ik
Definition
Relating to buboes or to the bubonic plague, a serious infectious disease that caused swelling of the lymph nodes and was responsible for historic epidemics.
IPA Transcription
American English
bjuˈbɑnɪk
British English
bjuːbˈɒnɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
byoo-BAH-nik
UK
byoo-BON-ik
Listen in Context
The bubonic plague spread quickly through Europe.
Doctors studied the bubonic symptoms in patients.
A bubonic infection requires urgent treatment.
Medieval towns were devastated by bubonic outbreaks.