How to pronounce banausic
Say it like buh-NAW-zik. Banausic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAW).
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- buh
- NAW
- zik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banausic 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.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of banausic
American and British speakers say banausic in essentially the same way: /bəˈnɔzɪk/ in the US and /bəˈnɔːsɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-NAW-sik.
What does banausic mean?
- Of or pertaining to technical matters; mechanical.
- Uncultured, unrefined, utilitarian.
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Questions about saying banausic
How do you pronounce banausic?
Say buh-NAW-zik. The American pronunciation is /bəˈnɔzɪk/. In British English it is /bəˈnɔːsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banausic?
Banausic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAW). Broken into parts: buh · NAW · zik.
Do Americans and Brits say banausic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈnɔzɪk/ and the British form is /bəˈnɔːsɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.