How to pronounce Panama
Say it like PAN-uh-mah. Panama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpænəˌmɑ/PAN-uh-mah
UK British/ˈpænəˌmɑː/PAN-uh-mah
- PAN
- uh
- mah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PANSay 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.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Panama
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAN-uh-mah.
What does Panama mean?
proper noun
- A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Panama.“A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!”
- Alternative form of Panama (“type of hat”).
Where does Panama come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Panamá, of unknown origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying Panama
How do you pronounce Panama?
Say PAN-uh-mah. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænəˌmɑ/. In British English it is /ˈpænəˌmɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Panama?
Panama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · uh · mah.
Is Panama pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈpænəˌmɑː/ (PAN-uh-mah).