How to pronounce panegyric
Say it like pan-uh-JIR-ik. Panegyric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JIR).
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- pan
- uh
- JIR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panegyric 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of panegyric
American and British speakers say panegyric in essentially the same way: /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/ in the US and /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pan-uh-JIR-ik.
What does panegyric mean?
- A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
- Someone who writes or delivers such a speech.
- panegyrical
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Words that rhyme with panegyric
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Questions about saying panegyric
How do you pronounce panegyric?
Say pan-uh-JIR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panegyric?
Panegyric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JIR). Broken into parts: pan · uh · JIR · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say panegyric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.