How to pronounce pander
Say it like PAN-der. Pander has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pander 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAN-duh.
What does pander mean?
- A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer.
- An offer of illicit sex with a third party.
- An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt.
- To tempt with, to appeal or cater to (improper motivations, etc.); to assist in gratification.“His latest speech panders to the worst instincts of the electorate.”
- To offer (something or someone) in order to tempt or appeal, especially to base or improper motivations.
- To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.
Where does pander come from?
From Middle English pandare, from Chaucer’s character Pandare (in Troilus and Criseyde; see also Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida), from Italian Pandaro (found in Boccaccio), from Latin Pandarus (found in Greek mythology), from Ancient Gr
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Words that rhyme with pander
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Questions about saying pander
How do you pronounce pander?
Say PAN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈpændɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pander?
Pander has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · der.
Is pander 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 /ˈpændə/ (PAN-duh).