How to Pronounce "banjo"
word
/ˈbænˌdʒoʊ/
BAN-joe
/bˈændʒəʊ/
BAN-joh
Definition
A banjo is a musical instrument with a round body and a long neck, usually with four or five strings, often used in folk, country, and bluegrass music.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbænˌdʒoʊ/
British English
/bˈændʒəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAN-joe
UK
BAN-joh
Listen in Context
He learned to play the banjo in his free time.
The banjo has a round body and long neck.
She bought a new banjo at the music store.
The sound of the banjo makes this song really lively.