How to Pronounce Banes

To pronounce "banes", say BAN-es — 2 syllables, IPA /beɪnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/beɪnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “banes”

"banes" has 2 syllables: ban-es. It rhymes with remains and manes, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: baynes, baines, bains — easy to mix up when writing.

What does banes mean?

noun

  1. A cause of misery or death.

    “the bane of one's existence”

  2. Poison, especially any of several poisonous plants.

verb

  1. To kill, especially by poison; to be the poison of.
  2. To be the bane of.

noun

  1. Bone

Synonyms

afflictioncurserot

Antonyms

boon

Words that rhyme with banes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remainsmanesexplainsveinsconstrainsbrainscontainsfeignspertainsreinschainsdomains

Related words

scourgecursenemesiscursesspoilersboonsdetrimentsblights

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "banes"?▾

"Banes" has 2 syllables: ban · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "banes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "banes" is /beɪnz/.

What does "banes" mean?▾

Banes: A cause of misery or death.

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