The word "bunoid" is spelled phonetically as /bjuː.nɔɪd/. The first syllable "bu" is pronounced as "byoo," while the second syllable "noid" is pronounced as "noyd." The spelling of "bunoid" is derived from the word "bunion," which is a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe caused by pressure or improper footwear. "Bunoid" is a derivative of "bunion," but is a much less common term to describe a similar condition.