How to pronounce empanel
Say it like im-PAN-ul. Empanel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN).
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- im
- PAN
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Empanel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of empanel
American and British speakers say empanel in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpænəl/ in the US and /ɪmˈpænəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PAN-ul.
What does empanel mean?
- Alternative spelling of impanel.
- A list of jurors; a panel.
Where does empanel come from?
The verb is from Middle English empanellen, from Anglo-Norman and Old French empaneller.
Words that rhyme with empanel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of empanel.
Questions about saying empanel
How do you pronounce empanel?
Say im-PAN-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpænəl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpænəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in empanel?
Empanel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN). Broken into parts: im · PAN · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say empanel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpænəl/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpænəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.