How to pronounce pandect
Say it like PAN-dekt. Pandect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- dekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pandect 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.
- dektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pandect
American and British speakers say pandect in essentially the same way: /ˈpænˌdɛkt/ in the US and /ˈpændɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-dekt.
What does pandect mean?
- Also in the plural form pandects: a comprehensive collection of laws; specifically, the whole body of law of a country; a legal code.
- A treatise or similar work that is comprehensive as to a particular topic; specifically (Christianity) a manuscript of the entire Bible.
Questions about saying pandect
How do you pronounce pandect?
Say PAN-dekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænˌdɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈpændɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pandect?
Pandect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · dekt.
Do Americans and Brits say pandect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpænˌdɛkt/ and the British form is /ˈpændɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.