To pronounce "banned", say BANN-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BANN-ed
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"banned" has 2 syllables: bann-ed. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: band — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Banned" has 2 syllables: bann · ed.
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