How to pronounce banjolele
Say it like ban-juh-LAY-lee. Banjolele has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ban
- juh
- LAY
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banjolele pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- banGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of banjolele
American and British speakers say banjolele in essentially the same way: /ˌbændʒəˈleɪli/ in the US and /ˌbændʒəˈleɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ban-juh-LAY-lee.
What does banjolele mean?
- A four-stringed musical instrument with a small membrane-covered body like a banjo, with a neck fretted like a ukulele.
Where does banjolele come from?
Blend of banjo + ukulele.
Words that rhyme with banjolele
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of banjolele.
Questions about saying banjolele
How do you pronounce banjolele?
Say ban-juh-LAY-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbændʒəˈleɪli/. In British English it is /ˌbændʒəˈleɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banjolele?
Banjolele has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ban · juh · LAY · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say banjolele the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbændʒəˈleɪli/ and the British form is /ˌbændʒəˈleɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.