How to pronounce bannerman
Say it like BAN-er-mun. Bannerman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- er
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bannerman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bannerman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAN-uh-mun.
What does bannerman mean?
- A person assigned to carry the colors, standards or guidons of a military unit.
- A man who belonged to the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty.
- A person of Manchu descent.
Where does bannerman come from?
From banner + -man.
Questions about saying bannerman
How do you pronounce bannerman?
Say BAN-er-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈbænəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bannerman?
Bannerman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · er · mun.
Is bannerman 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 /ˈbænəmən/ (BAN-uh-mun).