How To Pronounce Panther
panther
In British English, panther is pronounced /ˈpæn.θə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpʰæ̃n̪.θəʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈpæn.θɚ/.
Panther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Panther has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Panther
How do you pronounce panther in British English?
In British English, panther is pronounced /ˈpæn.θə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpʰæ̃n̪.θəʴ].
How do you pronounce panther in American English?
In American English, panther is pronounced /ˈpæn.θɚ/.
How many syllables are in panther?
Panther has two syllables, /pæn/ + /θə/.
Where is the stress in panther?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /pæn/.
Do British and American English pronounce panther the same way?
No. British English has /ˈpæn.θə/ and American English has /ˈpæn.θɚ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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