How to Pronounce Banister

To pronounce "banister", say BAN-ist-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “banister”

"banister" has 3 syllables: ban-ist-er. It rhymes with canister and bannister, if that helps it stick.

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

What does banister mean?

noun

  1. The handrail on the side of a staircase.
  2. One of the vertical supports of a handrail; a baluster.

verb

  1. To construct a banister
  2. To act as a banister

Words that rhyme with banister

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

canisterbannistercannister

Related words

bannisterhandrailbalustradebalustersramprailingrailrack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "banister"?▾

"Banister" has 3 syllables: ban · ist · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "banister"?▾

The IPA transcription of "banister" is /ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/.

What does "banister" mean?▾

Banister: The handrail on the side of a staircase.

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