Plural of bronchus
irregular plural
The plural of bronchus is bronchi.
Forms of bronchus
| Singular | bronchus /ˈbɹɒŋkəs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | bronchi /ˈbɹɒŋkaɪ/ |
| Countable | countable |
Bronchi in a sentence
- And brightly dressed mamgus sipping from a flask of whisky, lightly laced with tea for the bronchi cough.2007, Aneurin Gareth Thomas, Luggage from Elsewhere, page 203. From the entry mamgu
- Ruttling, heard readily without a stethoscope, is due to air bubbling through fluid in the trachea or bronchi.1973, Ronald Illingworth, Common Symptoms of Disease in Children, page 144. From the entry ruttle
Meaning of bronchus
- noun Either of two airways, which are primary branches of the trachea, leading directly into the lungs.
Nouns ending in -us: plural -i
Questions about the plural of bronchus
- What is the plural of bronchus?
- The plural of bronchus is bronchi.
- Is bronchus countable?
- Bronchus is a countable noun.
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