How to pronounce pandit
Say it like PUHN-dut. Pandit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- dut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pandit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pandit
American and British speakers say pandit in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌndət/ in the US and /ˈpʌndət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-dut.
What does pandit mean?
- An honorary title for a learned man or scholar.
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Words that rhyme with pandit
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Words that sound like pandit
Questions about saying pandit
How do you pronounce pandit?
Say PUHN-dut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌndət/. In British English it is /ˈpʌndət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pandit?
Pandit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · dut.
Do Americans and Brits say pandit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌndət/ and the British form is /ˈpʌndət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pandit?
Pandit sounds the same as pundit in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.