How to pronounce pangram
Say it like PAN-gram. Pangram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pangram 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.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pangram
American and British speakers say pangram in essentially the same way: /ˈpænɡræm/ in the US and /ˈpænɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-gram.
What does pangram mean?
- A sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet.
- A crossword puzzle in which every letter appears in the completed grid.
Where does pangram come from?
From pan- + -gram.
Questions about saying pangram
How do you pronounce pangram?
Say PAN-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈpænɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pangram?
Pangram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say pangram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpænɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈpænɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.