How to pronounce banjolin
Say it like BAN-juh-lin. Banjolin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- juh
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banjolin 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of banjolin
American and British speakers say banjolin in essentially the same way: /ˈbændʒəˌlɪn/ in the US and /ˈbændʒəˌlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAN-juh-lin.
What does banjolin mean?
- A musical instrument, most often with four strings, resembling a small banjo but tuned like a mandolin.
- Synonym of mandolin-banjo.
- Synonym of banjo-mandolin.
Where does banjolin come from?
Blend of banjo + mandolin.
Questions about saying banjolin
How do you pronounce banjolin?
Say BAN-juh-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈbændʒəˌlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbændʒəˌlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banjolin?
Banjolin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · juh · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say banjolin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbændʒəˌlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbændʒəˌlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.