bronchi
The plural of "bronchus" is bronchi.
bronchus comes from Latin, and like many Latin nouns ending in -us it changes the ending to -i.
Meaning: one of the two main tubes that carry air into the lungs (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with bronchi: the bronchi are. Because bronchi does not end in s, the possessive plural is bronchi's.
How do you pronounce it?
bronchus is pronounced /ˈbɹɒŋkəs/.
Did you know?
- Over time, borrowed words often take a regular English plural too: forums and stadiums are now more common than fora and stadia.
Examples in context
- The bronchi carry air to the lungs.Singular: The bronchus carries air to the lungs.
- The scan showed both bronchi clearly.Singular: The scan showed one bronchus clearly.
