How to pronounce powerbank
Say it like POW-er-bangk. Powerbank has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- er
- bangk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powerbank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bangkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of powerbank
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-uh-bangk.
What does powerbank mean?
- A portable and chargeable battery device used to charge mobile phones and tablet computers.
Where does powerbank come from?
From power + bank. First attested in the 1910s.
Questions about saying powerbank
How do you pronounce powerbank?
Say POW-er-bangk. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊərˌbæŋk/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊəˌbæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powerbank?
Powerbank has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · er · bangk.
Is powerbank 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 /ˈpaʊəˌbæŋk/ (POW-uh-bangk).