To pronounce "bane", say BAN-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BAN-e
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"bane" has 2 syllables: ban-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: bain, baine, bayne — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bane" has 2 syllables: ban · e.
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