How to pronounce band

Say it like this: /bænd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/bænd/

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What does band mean?

nounA strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.

A narrow strip of cloth or other material on clothing, to bind, strengthen, or ornament it.

“band and gusset and seam”

A strip along the spine of a book where the pages are attached.

verbTo fasten with a band.

To fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird).

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