How to Pronounce "banshees"
word
ˈbænʃi/, /bænˈʃi
BAN-shee
bˈænʃiːz
BAN-sheez
Definition
Banshees are female spirits from Irish folklore who are said to wail or scream to warn that someone is about to die.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbænʃi/, /bænˈʃi
British English
bˈænʃiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAN-shee
UK
BAN-sheez
Listen in Context
Irish legends talk about banshees who warn of death.
People say that banshees cry loudly during the night.
Children are often scared by stories of banshees.
When the wind howled last night, it sounded just like a pack of banshees.