How to pronounce pandemonian
Say it like pan-duh-MOH-nee-un. Pandemonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- pan
- duh
- MOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pandemonian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pandemonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pan-dih-MOH-nee-un.
What does pandemonian mean?
- Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of, a pandemonium.
- One who takes part in a pandemonium; a rioter.
Where does pandemonian come from?
From pandemonium + -an.
Questions about saying pandemonian
How do you pronounce pandemonian?
Say pan-duh-MOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpændəˈmoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌpændɪˈməʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pandemonian?
Pandemonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: pan · duh · MOH · nee · un.
Is pandemonian 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 /ˌpændɪˈməʊniən/ (pan-dih-MOH-nee-un).