How to pronounce pandemonium
Say it like pan-duh-MOH-nee-um. Pandemonium 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
Pandemonium 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 pandemonium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pan-dih-MOH-nee-um.
What does pandemonium mean?
- A loud, wild, tumultuous protest, disorder, or chaotic situation, usually of a crowd, often violent.
- An outburst; loud, riotous uproar, especially of a crowd.
- A group of parrots
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Words that rhyme with pandemonium
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Questions about saying pandemonium
How do you pronounce pandemonium?
Say pan-duh-MOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌpændɪˈməʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pandemonium?
Pandemonium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: pan · duh · MOH · nee · um.
Is pandemonium 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 /ˌpændɪˈməʊniəm/ (pan-dih-MOH-nee-um).