How to Pronounce Badminton

To pronounce "badminton", say BADM-int-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “badminton”

"badminton" has 3 syllables: badm-int-on. It rhymes with quintin and tinton, if that helps it stick.

What does badminton mean?

noun

  1. A racquet sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs of players (doubles), in which a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net and the competitions are presided by an umpire in British English and a referee in American English.
  2. A cooling summer drink made with claret, sugar and soda water.

Synonyms

badders

Words that rhyme with badminton

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quintintintonwyntonbrintonclintonfinton

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "badminton"?▾

"Badminton" has 3 syllables: badm · int · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "badminton"?▾

The IPA transcription of "badminton" is /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/.

What does "badminton" mean?▾

Badminton: A racquet sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs of players (doubles), in which a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net and the competitions are presided by an umpire in British English and a referee in American English.

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