How to pronounce pandanus
Say it like pan-DAY-nus. Pandanus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
- pan
- DAY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pandanus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- panKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pandanus
American and British speakers say pandanus in essentially the same way: /pænˈdeɪnəs/ in the US and /pænˈdeɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pan-DAY-nus.
What does pandanus mean?
- Any of various palm-like plants in the genus Pandanus.
Where does pandanus come from?
From New Latin pandanus, from Malay pandan.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- pandan
- screw pine
Words that rhyme with pandanus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pandanus.
Questions about saying pandanus
How do you pronounce pandanus?
Say pan-DAY-nus. The American pronunciation is /pænˈdeɪnəs/. In British English it is /pænˈdeɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pandanus?
Pandanus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: pan · DAY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say pandanus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pænˈdeɪnəs/ and the British form is /pænˈdeɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.