How to pronounce bonham
Say it like BAHN-hum. Bonham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHN).
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- BAHN
- hum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonham pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- humKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bonham
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON-hum.
What does bonham mean?
- A piglet.
Where does bonham come from?
From Irish banbhán (“piglet”), altered under the influence of the surname Bonham.
Questions about saying bonham
How do you pronounce bonham?
Say BAHN-hum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑnhəm/. In British English it is /ˈbɒnhəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonham?
Bonham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHN). Broken into parts: BAHN · hum.
Is bonham pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒnhəm/ (BON-hum).