How to Pronounce Band

To pronounce "band", say BAND — one syllable, IPA /bænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bænd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “band”

"band" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: banned — easy to mix up when writing.

What does band mean?

noun

  1. A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
  2. A long strip of material, color, etc, that is different from the surrounding area.

verb

  1. To fasten with a band.
  2. To fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird).

Words that rhyme with band

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterlandhand

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "band"?▾

"Band" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "band"?▾

The IPA transcription of "band" is /bænd/.

What does "band" mean?▾

Band: A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.

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