How to pronounce pancreas
Say it like PAN-kree-us. Pancreas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- kree
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pancreas 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.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pancreas
American and British speakers say pancreas in essentially the same way: /ˈpænkriəs/ in the US and /ˈpæŋkriəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PANG-kree-us.
What does pancreas mean?
- A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to assist with food digestion.
Questions about saying pancreas
How do you pronounce pancreas?
Say PAN-kree-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænkriəs/. In British English it is /ˈpæŋkriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pancreas?
Pancreas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · kree · us.
Do Americans and Brits say pancreas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpænkriəs/ and the British form is /ˈpæŋkriəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.