How to Pronounce Banner

To pronounce "banner", say BANN-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbænə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbænə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “banner”

"banner" has 2 syllables: bann-er. It rhymes with manor and spanner, if that helps it stick.

What does banner mean?

noun

  1. A flag or standard used by a military commander, monarch or nation.
  2. (by extension) The military unit under such a flag or standard.

verb

  1. To adorn with a banner.
  2. To display as a banner headline.

adjective

  1. Exceptional; very good.

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Words that rhyme with banner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manorspannertannerplannercannerfannerscannervanner

Related words

streamerlargesuperiorbigflagflagspennantflagship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "banner"?▾

"Banner" has 2 syllables: bann · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "banner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "banner" is /ˈbænə/.

What does "banner" mean?▾

Banner: A flag or standard used by a military commander, monarch or nation.

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