How to pronounce banister
Say it like BAN-ih-ster. Banister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- ih
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banister pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of banister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAN-ih-stuh.
What does banister mean?
- The rail on the side of a staircase that a person's hand holds onto.“wooden banister”
- One of the vertical supports of such a handrail.
- To construct a banister.
- To act as a banister.
Where does banister come from?
Alteration of earlier barrester, ballester, corruptions of baluster.
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Questions about saying banister
How do you pronounce banister?
Say BAN-ih-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbænɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banister?
Banister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · ih · ster.
Is banister pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbænɪstə/ (BAN-ih-stuh).
What words sound the same as banister?
Banister sounds the same as bannister in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.