How to Pronounce "banister"
word
/ˈbænɪstɝ/
BAN-uh-ster
/bˈænɪstɐ/
BAN-uh-stuh
Definition
A banister is the long railing along the side of a staircase, used for support when going up or down the stairs.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbænɪstɝ/
British English
/bˈænɪstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAN-uh-ster
UK
BAN-uh-stuh
Listen in Context
Hold the banister when you go down the stairs.
The wooden banister is new.
The child slid down the banister for fun.
She gripped the banister tightly as she climbed the steep stairs.