bahamas Meaning & Definition
bə-ˈhä-məz
What Does Bahamas Mean?
Bahamas is used as a geographical name meaning islands in the Atlantic southeast of Florida; an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1973; capital Nassau area 5359 square miles (13,880 square kilometers) see turks and caicos.
Bahamas in Brief
| Part of speech | geographical name |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bə-ˈhä-məz/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
Bahamas Definition (Geographical Name)
- islands in the Atlantic southeast of Florida; an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1973; capital Nassau area 5359 square miles (13,880 square kilometers) see turks and caicos
Synonyms of Bahamas
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Bahamas synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
Ba·ha·mi·an adjective or noun
Bahamas
Bahamian
Bahamians
The Bahamas
the Bahamas
Pronouncing Bahamas
The standard pronunciation of bahamas is /bə-ˈhä-məz/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (hä).