How do you pronounce "banshee"?

In American English: /bænˈʃiː/ (ban-SHEE). In British English: /bˈanʃiː/ (B). In Canadian English: /bænˈʃiː/ (ban-SHEE). In Australian English: /bˈanʃiː/ (B).

Is "banshee" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bænˈʃiː/ (ban-SHEE), while in British English it's /bˈanʃiː/ (B).

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banshee

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/bænˈʃiː/

ban-SHEE

Syllable Breakdown

bænban·ʃiːshee

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