bantu
BAN-too
bantoo
/ˈbæntu/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “bantu” is spelled “bantoo”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | b | a | n | t | oo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /b/ | /æ/ | /n/ | /t/ | /u/ |
English writes “bantu” with
5 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“bantoo” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “bantu”
totootwointoontotattoountostewtuimpromptu
“bantu” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “bantu”?
“bantu” is pronounced BAN-too — IPA /ˈbæntu/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “bantoo”.
How many syllables are in “bantu”?
“bantu” has 2 syllables: BAN-too (the capitalized syllable is stressed).