How to pronounce panel
Say it like PAN-ul. Panel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
- PAN
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panel 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of panel
American and British speakers say panel in essentially the same way: /ˈpænəl/ in the US and /ˈpænəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-ul.
What does panel mean?
- A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.“Behind the picture was a panel on the wall.”
- A sunken compartment with raised margins, moulded or otherwise, as in ceilings, wainscotings, etc.
- A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example.“Today’s panel includes John Smith.”
- To fit (a room etc.) with panels.
Where does panel come from?
From Middle English panel (“piece of cloth, saddle pad, pane of glass, piece of ice, part, division, jury list, jury members”), from Anglo-Norman panel, panelle (“piece of cloth, saddle cushion”), from Vulgar Latin *pannellus, diminutive of
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Words that rhyme with panel
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Questions about saying panel
How do you pronounce panel?
Say PAN-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænəl/. In British English it is /ˈpænəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panel?
Panel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say panel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpænəl/ and the British form is /ˈpænəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.