How to pronounce banjouke
Say it like BAN-joh-yook. Banjouke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- joh
- yook
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banjouke 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.
- johKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- yookGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of banjouke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAN-joh-yook.
What does banjouke mean?
- A ukulele with the head of a banjo
Where does banjouke come from?
From banjo + uke.
Questions about saying banjouke
How do you pronounce banjouke?
Say BAN-joh-yook. The American pronunciation is /ˈbændʒoʊˌjuk/. In British English it is /ˈbændʒəʊˌjuːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banjouke?
Banjouke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · joh · yook.
Is banjouke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbændʒəʊˌjuːk/ (BAN-joh-yook).