How to pronounce bandana
Say it like ban-DAN-uh. Bandana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAN).
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- ban
- DAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bandana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- banKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bandana
American and British speakers say bandana in essentially the same way: /bænˈdænə/ in the US and /bænˈdænə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ban-DAN-uh.
What does bandana mean?
- A large kerchief, usually colorful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.
- A style of calico printing, in which white or bright spots are produced upon cloth previously dyed a uniform red or dark color, by discharging portions of the color by chemical means, while the rest of the cloth is under pressure.
Words that rhyme with bandana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bandana.
Questions about saying bandana
How do you pronounce bandana?
Say ban-DAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /bænˈdænə/. In British English it is /bænˈdænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bandana?
Bandana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAN). Broken into parts: ban · DAN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say bandana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bænˈdænə/ and the British form is /bænˈdænə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.