How to pronounce panhandle
Say it like PAN-han-dul. Panhandle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- han
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panhandle 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.
- hanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of panhandle
American and British speakers say panhandle in essentially the same way: /ˈpænˌhændəl/ in the US and /ˈpænˌhændəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-han-dul.
What does panhandle mean?
- The handle of a pan.
- An area within a nation or subnational division that appears to stick out or project when viewed on a map; an especially elongated salient.
- The handle that activates an ejector seat.
- To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, as a homeless or vagrant person.
- To elicit; to attempt to obtain or provoke a certain response or answer.
Where does panhandle come from?
From pan + handle.
Words that rhyme with panhandle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of panhandle.
Questions about saying panhandle
How do you pronounce panhandle?
Say PAN-han-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænˌhændəl/. In British English it is /ˈpænˌhændəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panhandle?
Panhandle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · han · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say panhandle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpænˌhændəl/ and the British form is /ˈpænˌhændəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.