How to pronounce fairbank
Say it like FAIR-bungk. Fairbank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR).
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US American/ˈfɛrbəŋk/FAIR-bungk
UK British/ˈfɛəbəŋk/FAIR-bungk
- FAIR
- bungk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fairbank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bungkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fairbank
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAIR-bungk.
What does fairbank mean?
verb
- For the bank or dealer to assist (the player) by cheating in his/her favor, to encourage further play and facilitate a later swindle.
Questions about saying fairbank
How do you pronounce fairbank?
Say FAIR-bungk. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrbəŋk/. In British English it is /ˈfɛəbəŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fairbank?
Fairbank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR). Broken into parts: FAIR · bungk.
Is fairbank 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 /ˈfɛəbəŋk/ (FAIR-bungk).