How to pronounce bandage
Say it like BAN-dij. Bandage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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US American/ˈbændɪdʒ/BAN-dij
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- BAN
- dij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bandage 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.
- dijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does bandage mean?
noun
- A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.
- A strip of cloth bound round the head and eyes as a blindfold.
- A provisional or makeshift solution that provides insufficient coverage or relief.“This new healthcare proposal merely applies a bandage to the current medical crisis.”
- To apply a bandage to something.
Where does bandage come from?
Borrowed from French bandage.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bandage
How do you pronounce bandage?
Say BAN-dij. The American pronunciation is /ˈbændɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bandage?
Bandage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · dij.