How do you pronounce "bantu"?

In American English: /ˈbæntuː/ (BANT-oo). In British English: /bˈantuː/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbæntuː/ (BANT-oo). In Australian English: /bˈantuː/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæntuː/ (BANT-oo), while in British English it's /bˈantuː/ (B).

How to Pronounce "bantu"

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bantu

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/ˈbæntuː/

BANT-oo

Syllable Breakdown

bæntban·uːtu

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