How to pronounce bananner
Say it like buh-NAN-er. Bananner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAN).
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- buh
- NAN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bananner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bananner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buh-NAN-uh.
What does bananner mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of banana.
Words that rhyme with bananner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bananner.
Questions about saying bananner
How do you pronounce bananner?
Say buh-NAN-er. The American pronunciation is /bəˈnænɚ/. In British English it is /bəˈnænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bananner?
Bananner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAN). Broken into parts: buh · NAN · er.
Is bananner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bəˈnænə/ (buh-NAN-uh).