How to pronounce pandan
Say it like PAIRN-dun. Pandan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAIRN).
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- PAIRN
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pandan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAIRNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pandan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAIRN-dun.
What does pandan mean?
- A screw pine, screw palms (Pandanus spp.).
- Traditional food flavoring derived from the leaves of Pandanus amaryllifolius.
Where does pandan come from?
Borrowed from Malay pandan, ultimately from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *paŋdan.
Questions about saying pandan
How do you pronounce pandan?
Say PAIRN-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrndən/. In British English it is /ˈpɛəndən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pandan?
Pandan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAIRN). Broken into parts: PAIRN · dun.
Is pandan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛəndən/ (PAIRN-dun).