How to Pronounce Banyan

To pronounce "banyan", say BANY-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæn.jən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbæn.jən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “banyan”

"banyan" has 2 syllables: bany-an. It rhymes with companion and canyon, if that helps it stick.

What does banyan mean?

noun

  1. An Indian trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.
  2. A tropical Indian fig tree, Ficus benghalensis, that has many aerial roots.

Synonyms

banyan tree

Words that rhyme with banyan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

companioncanyoncanionfanionobanionbranyongagnonlanyonmannion

Related words

banianbannianbunyabanjaribunniah

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "banyan"?▾

"Banyan" has 2 syllables: bany · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "banyan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "banyan" is /ˈbæn.jən/.

What does "banyan" mean?▾

Banyan: An Indian trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.

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