How to Pronounce Bunionette
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Bunionette Pronunciation
bun-yoh-NET
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
bun
yoh
NET
stress here
3 syllables
What is Bunionette?
A bony prominence on the outer side of the foot at the base of the little toe, also called a tailor's bunion, caused by the little toe turning inward toward the other toes. It can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the affected joint.
Questions About Bunionette
How do you pronounce bunionette?
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Bunionette is pronounced BUN-yoh-NET. Say "bun" like the bread roll, then "yoh" to rhyme with "go," and finish with "net" like the mesh material. The stress falls on the last syllable, so NET is the loudest part when you say it.
What is the stressed syllable in bunionette?
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The stressed syllable is the last one: NET. Many people mistakenly put the stress on the first syllable and say BUN-yoh-net, but the correct way is to emphasize the final syllable: bun-yoh-NET.
How do you break bunionette into syllables?
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Bunionette breaks into three syllables: bun-ion-ette. It's helpful to think of "bunion" (the root word) plus the suffix "-ette" added to the end.
What is a bunionette in everyday language?
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A bunionette is a bony bump on the outer side of your foot near your little toe. It's sometimes called a "tailor's bunion" because tailors historically sat cross-legged in ways that put pressure on that part of the foot.
Where does the word bunionette come from?
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Bunionette comes from "bunion" plus the French suffix "-ette," which means "small" or "little." So bunionette literally means a small bunion. The word bunion itself comes from Old French and refers to a bony swelling.
What is the difference between a bunion and a bunionette?
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A bunion is a bony bump at the base of the big toe, while a bunionette is a similar bump at the base of the little toe. Both words follow the same naming pattern, but they describe bumps on different toes.
What are some common mispronunciations of bunionette?
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People often say BUN-yun-et or bun-YUN-et, but the correct pronunciation is bun-yoh-NET. Another mistake is saying it too quickly without clearly separating the three syllables: bun-ion-ette.
Can you use bunionette in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor explained that the patient had developed a bunionette on the outer edge of their foot." You might also hear it used as: "A bunionette is less common than a bunion, but they are similar foot conditions."