How to pronounce bannister
Say it like BAN-uh-ster. Bannister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- uh
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bannister 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bannister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAN-uh-stuh.
What does bannister mean?
- Alternative form of banister.
Words that rhyme with bannister
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bannister.
Questions about saying bannister
How do you pronounce bannister?
Say BAN-uh-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænəstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbænəstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bannister?
Bannister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · uh · ster.
Is bannister 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 /ˈbænəstə/ (BAN-uh-stuh).