How to pronounce panga
Say it like PANG-guh. Panga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PANG).
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- PANG
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of panga
American and British speakers say panga in essentially the same way: /ˈpæŋɡə/ in the US and /ˈpæŋɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PANG-guh.
What does panga mean?
- A large broad-bladed knife.
- Any of various edible freshwater fish of the genus Pangasius, native to southeast Asia, especially an iridescent shark, Pangasius hypophthalmus, now reclassified as Pangasianodon hypophthalmus.
- A type of modest-sized, open, outboard-powered, fishing boat common throughout much of the developing world, including Central America, the Caribbean, parts of Africa, the Middle East, and much of Asia.
- A small inflatable motorboat used in Latin America.
Where does panga come from?
Borrowed from Swahili panga (“machete”).
Words that rhyme with panga
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of panga.
Questions about saying panga
How do you pronounce panga?
Say PANG-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæŋɡə/. In British English it is /ˈpæŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panga?
Panga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PANG). Broken into parts: PANG · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say panga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæŋɡə/ and the British form is /ˈpæŋɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.