How to Pronounce "banns"
word
bænz
BANZ
bˈænz
BANZ
Definition
Banns are a public announcement, usually made in a church, stating that two people intend to get married, so that anyone with a reason to object can come forward.
IPA Transcription
American English
bænz
British English
bˈænz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BANZ
UK
BANZ
Listen in Context
The church announced the banns for the wedding next month.
The banns are read aloud before the marriage ceremony.
No one objected when the banns were published.
They decided to skip the banns and have a private ceremony instead.