How to pronounce bandeau
Say it like BAN-doh. Bandeau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bandeau 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.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bandeau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAN-doh.
What does bandeau mean?
- A band for the hair.“She wore a bandeau in her hair.”
- A band.
- A narrow, tight bra, especially when strapless; hence, any women's top made from a similar band of fabric.
Where does bandeau come from?
Borrowed from French bandeau, from Old French bandel, diminutive form of bande.
Words that rhyme with bandeau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bandeau.
Questions about saying bandeau
How do you pronounce bandeau?
Say BAN-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbændoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbændəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bandeau?
Bandeau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · doh.
Is bandeau pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbændəʊ/ (BAN-doh).