How to pronounce banjax
Say it like BAN-jaks. Banjax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- jaks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banjax 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.
- jaksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of banjax
American and British speakers say banjax in essentially the same way: /ˈbændʒæks/ in the US and /ˈbændʒæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAN-jaks.
What does banjax mean?
- To ruin or destroy.
- A mess or undesirable situation made as a result of incompetence.
Where does banjax come from?
Unknown, perhaps originally Dublin slang.
Questions about saying banjax
How do you pronounce banjax?
Say BAN-jaks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbændʒæks/. In British English it is /ˈbændʒæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banjax?
Banjax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · jaks.
Do Americans and Brits say banjax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbændʒæks/ and the British form is /ˈbændʒæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.