How to pronounce pane
Say it like PAYN. Pane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pane
American and British speakers say pane in essentially the same way: /peɪn/ in the US and /peɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYN.
What does pane mean?
- An individual sheet of glass or other transparent material in a window, door, etc.“We need doubling glazing as this window pane lets out lots of heat.”
- A portion of a user interface that typically makes up part of a larger window and may be docked or snapped into position.
- A division; a distinct piece or compartment of any surface.
- Alternative spelling of peen.
- To fit with panes.
Where does pane come from?
From Middle English pane, pan, from Old French pan, from Latin pannus, from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂n- (“fabric”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pane
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Words that sound like pane
Questions about saying pane
How do you pronounce pane?
Say PAYN. The American pronunciation is /peɪn/. In British English it is /peɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pane?
Pane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say pane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /peɪn/ and the British form is /peɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pane?
Pane sounds the same as pain in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.