How to pronounce bandolier
Say it like ban-duh-LEER. Bandolier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEER).
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- ban
- duh
- LEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bandolier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- banGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bandolier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ban-duh-LEER.
What does bandolier mean?
- An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
Where does bandolier come from?
From earlier form bandollier, from Middle French bandoulliere, from Catalan bandolera, feminine derivative of bandoler (“member of a band of men”), from Catalan bàndol (“band, faction, party”), from Old Spanish bando.
Words that rhyme with bandolier
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Questions about saying bandolier
How do you pronounce bandolier?
Say ban-duh-LEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌbændəˈlɪr/. In British English it is /ˌbændəˈlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bandolier?
Bandolier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEER). Broken into parts: ban · duh · LEER.
Is bandolier 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 /ˌbændəˈlɪə/ (ban-duh-LEER).