How to pronounce bantam
Say it like BAN-tum. Bantam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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US American/ˈbæntəm/BAN-tum
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- BAN
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bantam 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.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does bantam mean?
noun
- Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.
- A competitor in an age division between peewee and midget.
- a postage stamp much smaller than usual, noteably the UK 1870 halfpenny, and some WW2 era South African issues.
- Small or miniature.
- Spirited or aggressive.
Where does bantam come from?
Borrowed from Dutch Bantam (Banten province in Java).
Words that rhyme with bantam
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Questions about saying bantam
How do you pronounce bantam?
Say BAN-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæntəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bantam?
Bantam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · tum.