How to pronounce bancorporation
Say it like BAN-kor-puh-ray-shun. Bancorporation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- kor
- puh
- ray
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bancorporation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bancorporation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAN-kaw-puh-ray-shun.
What does bancorporation mean?
- A bank holding company.
Where does bancorporation come from?
Blend of bank + corporation.
Questions about saying bancorporation
How do you pronounce bancorporation?
Say BAN-kor-puh-ray-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænˌkɔrpəreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈbænˌkɔːpəreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bancorporation?
Bancorporation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · kor · puh · ray · shun.
Is bancorporation 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 /ˈbænˌkɔːpəreɪʃən/ (BAN-kaw-puh-ray-shun).