How to pronounce bandwagon
Say it like BAND-wag-un. Bandwagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAND).
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- BAND
- wag
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bandwagon 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.
- wagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bandwagon
American and British speakers say bandwagon in essentially the same way: /ˈbændˌwæɡən/ in the US and /ˈbændˌwæɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAND-wag-un.
What does bandwagon mean?
- A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade.
- A current movement that attracts wide support.
- To join a bandwagon (a current movement that attracts wide support).
Where does bandwagon come from?
From band + wagon.
Questions about saying bandwagon
How do you pronounce bandwagon?
Say BAND-wag-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbændˌwæɡən/. In British English it is /ˈbændˌwæɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bandwagon?
Bandwagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAND). Broken into parts: BAND · wag · un.
Do Americans and Brits say bandwagon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbændˌwæɡən/ and the British form is /ˈbændˌwæɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.