How to Pronounce "bannister"
word
/ˈbænəstɝ/
BA-ni-stur
/bˈænɪstɐ/
BA-ni-stuh
Definition
A bannister is the handrail along the side of a staircase, which you hold for support as you go up or down.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbænəstɝ/
British English
/bˈænɪstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BA-ni-stur
UK
BA-ni-stuh
Listen in Context
Please hold the bannister when you go down the stairs.
The old wooden bannister is very smooth.
Children should not slide down the bannister.
She leaned on the bannister to catch her breath after climbing the stairs.