How to pronounce banneret
Say it like BAN-uh-rit. Banneret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- uh
- rit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banneret 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of banneret
American and British speakers say banneret in essentially the same way: /ˈbænərɪt/ in the US and /ˈbænərɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAN-uh-rit.
What does banneret mean?
- A small banner.
- A civil officer in some Swiss cantons.
Where does banneret come from?
From French banneret, from bannière (“banner”) + -et (“-et, -ette: forming diminutives”).
Questions about saying banneret
How do you pronounce banneret?
Say BAN-uh-rit. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænərɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbænərɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banneret?
Banneret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · uh · rit.
Do Americans and Brits say banneret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbænərɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbænərɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.