How to pronounce Bangalore
Say it like BANG-guh-lor. Bangalore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG).
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- BANG
- guh
- lor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bangalore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Bangalore
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bang-guh-LAW.
What does Bangalore mean?
- Synonym of Bengaluru: a megacity, the state capital of Karnataka, India.
Questions about saying Bangalore
How do you pronounce Bangalore?
Say BANG-guh-lor. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋɡəˌlɔr/. In British English it is /ˌbæŋɡəˈlɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bangalore?
Bangalore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG). Broken into parts: BANG · guh · lor.
Is Bangalore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌbæŋɡəˈlɔː/ (bang-guh-LAW).