How to pronounce Bangladesh
Say it like BANG-luh-desh. Bangladesh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG).
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- BANG
- luh
- desh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bangladesh 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Bangladesh
American and British speakers say Bangladesh in essentially the same way: /ˈbæŋləˌdɛʃ/ in the US and /ˈbæŋləˌdɛʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BANG-luh-desh.
What does Bangladesh mean?
- A country in South Asia. Official name: People's Republic of Bangladesh. Capital: Dhaka.
Questions about saying Bangladesh
How do you pronounce Bangladesh?
Say BANG-luh-desh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋləˌdɛʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋləˌdɛʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG). Broken into parts: BANG · luh · desh.
Do Americans and Brits say Bangladesh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæŋləˌdɛʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbæŋləˌdɛʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.