How to pronounce pampas
Say it like PAM-puz. Pampas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAM).
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- PAM
- puz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pampas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pampas
American and British speakers say pampas in essentially the same way: /ˈpæmpəz/ in the US and /ˈpæmpəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAM-pus.
What does pampas mean?
- The extensive plains of South America south of the Amazon.
Where does pampas come from?
From (plural of) American Spanish pampa, from Quechua pampa (“land, ground”).
Questions about saying pampas
How do you pronounce pampas?
Say PAM-puz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæmpəz/. In British English it is /ˈpæmpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pampas?
Pampas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAM). Broken into parts: PAM · puz.
Do Americans and Brits say pampas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæmpəz/ and the British form is /ˈpæmpəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.