How to pronounce bantamweight
Say it like BAN-tum-wayt. Bantamweight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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US American/ˈbæntəmˌweɪt/BAN-tum-wayt
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- BAN
- tum
- wayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bantamweight 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.
- waytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does bantamweight mean?
noun
- A weight class in boxing and other sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight. In boxing it ranges from 112 to 118 pounds (51 to 54 kg).
- A boxer or other competitor of this weight.
Where does bantamweight come from?
From bantam + weight.
Questions about saying bantamweight
How do you pronounce bantamweight?
Say BAN-tum-wayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæntəmˌweɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bantamweight?
Bantamweight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · tum · wayt.