How to Pronounce Banjo

To pronounce "banjo", say BANJ-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “banjo”

"banjo" has 2 syllables: banj-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does banjo mean?

noun

  1. A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.

    “I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee...”

  2. Any of various similar musical instruments, such as the Tuvan doshpuluur, with a membrane-like soundboard.

verb

  1. To play a banjo.
  2. To beat, to knock down.

Words that rhyme with banjo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "banjo"?▾

"Banjo" has 2 syllables: banj · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "banjo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "banjo" is /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/.

What does "banjo" mean?▾

Banjo: A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.

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