How to Pronounce "banal"
word
bəˈnɑɫ
buh-NAHL
bˈeɪnəl
BAY-nuhl
Definition
Describes something so ordinary, unoriginal, or overused that it is not interesting or impressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
bəˈnɑɫ
British English
bˈeɪnəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buh-NAHL
UK
BAY-nuhl
Listen in Context
His speech was so banal that nobody listened.
That's a banal joke. I've heard it many times.
People are bored by banal stories.
I wish he had something less banal to say at the meeting.