How to pronounce panda
Say it like PAN-duh. Panda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panda 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of panda
American and British speakers say panda in essentially the same way: /ˈpændə/ in the US and /ˈpændə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-duh.
What does panda mean?
- large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae
- reddish-brown Old World raccoon-like carnivore; in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas
Words that rhyme with panda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of panda.
Questions about saying panda
How do you pronounce panda?
Say PAN-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpændə/. In British English it is /ˈpændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panda?
Panda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say panda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpændə/ and the British form is /ˈpændə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.