How to pronounce padawan
Say it like PAD-uh-wahn. Padawan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD).
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- PAD
- uh
- wahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Padawan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of padawan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PAD-uh-won.
What does padawan mean?
- An apprentice or student Jedi.
- Any apprentice or student.
Where does padawan come from?
Coined by American filmmaker George Lucas as early as 1973 (in the manuscript Journal of the Whills, where it was spelled padawaan), but not used in his Star Wars film franchise until Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace which premiered on 16 May 1999.
Questions about saying padawan
How do you pronounce padawan?
Say PAD-uh-wahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædəˌwɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpædəˌwɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in padawan?
Padawan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD). Broken into parts: PAD · uh · wahn.
Is padawan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpædəˌwɒn/ (PAD-uh-won).