How to pronounce bandura
Say it like ban-DOO-ruh. Bandura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- ban
- DOO
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bandura 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.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bandura
American and British speakers say bandura in essentially the same way: /bænˈdurə/ in the US and /bænˈdʊərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ban-DOOR-uh.
What does bandura mean?
- A Ukrainian plucked stringed instrument with a tear-shaped body, like an asymmetrical lute or a vertical zither, which is played with both hands while held upright on the lap.
Words that rhyme with bandura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bandura.
Questions about saying bandura
How do you pronounce bandura?
Say ban-DOO-ruh. The American pronunciation is /bænˈdurə/. In British English it is /bænˈdʊərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bandura?
Bandura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: ban · DOO · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say bandura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bænˈdurə/ and the British form is /bænˈdʊərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.