How to pronounce bandstand
Say it like BAND-stand. Bandstand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAND).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bandstand. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAND
- stand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bandstand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- standGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bandstand
American and British speakers say bandstand in essentially the same way: /ˈbændˌstænd/ in the US and /ˈbændstænd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAND-stand.
What does bandstand mean?
- A small, open-air platform or enclosure for bands to play on, usually roofed.
- A small, informal stage, usually located in nightclubs, where local and amateur musicians perform.
Where does bandstand come from?
From band + stand.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bandstand
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bandstand.
Questions about saying bandstand
How do you pronounce bandstand?
Say BAND-stand. The American pronunciation is /ˈbændˌstænd/. In British English it is /ˈbændstænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bandstand?
Bandstand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAND). Broken into parts: BAND · stand.
Do Americans and Brits say bandstand the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbændˌstænd/ and the British form is /ˈbændstænd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.