How to pronounce banner
Say it like BAN-er. Banner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banner 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of banner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAN-uh.
What does banner mean?
- long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
- a newspaper headline that runs across the full page
- any distinctive flag
- unusually good; outstanding“a banner year for the company”
Where does banner come from?
From Middle English baner, from Old French baniere (Modern bannière), of Germanic origin.
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Words that rhyme with banner
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Questions about saying banner
How do you pronounce banner?
Say BAN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banner?
Banner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · er.
Is banner 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 /ˈbænə/ (BAN-uh).