How to pronounce pandamonium
Say it like pan-duh-MOH-nee-um. Pandamonium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- pan
- duh
- MOH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pandamonium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- panGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pandamonium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pan-duh-MOH-nee-um.
What does pandamonium mean?
- Furore caused by or involving giant pandas.
Where does pandamonium come from?
Blend of panda + pandemonium.
Words that rhyme with pandamonium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pandamonium.
Words that sound like pandamonium
Questions about saying pandamonium
How do you pronounce pandamonium?
Say pan-duh-MOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌpændəˈməʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pandamonium?
Pandamonium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: pan · duh · MOH · nee · um.
Is pandamonium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpændəˈməʊniəm/ (pan-duh-MOH-nee-um).
What words sound the same as pandamonium?
Pandamonium sounds the same as pandemonium in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.