How to pronounce bodhran
Say it like BOW-rahn. Bodhran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbaʊrɑn/BOW-rahn
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- BOW
- rahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodhran pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- rahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does bodhran mean?
noun
- A type of frame drum used in Irish music struck traditionally with an animal bone, or in modern times, with a piece of wood.
Where does bodhran come from?
Borrowed from Irish bodhrán.
Questions about saying bodhran
How do you pronounce bodhran?
Say BOW-rahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊrɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodhran?
Bodhran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOW). Broken into parts: BOW · rahn.