How to pronounce bane
Say it like BAYN. Bane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bane
American and British speakers say bane in essentially the same way: /beɪn/ in the US and /beɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAYN.
What does bane mean?
- A cause of misery or ruin.“the bane of one’s existence”
- Misery, woe; also, doom, ruin; or physical injury, harm.
- Alternative spelling of bone.
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Words that rhyme with bane
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Questions about saying bane
How do you pronounce bane?
Say BAYN. The American pronunciation is /beɪn/. In British English it is /beɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bane?
Bane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say bane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /beɪn/ and the British form is /beɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.