How to pronounce panhandler
Say it like PAN-hand-ler. Panhandler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
- PAN
- hand
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panhandler 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.
- handGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of panhandler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAN-hand-luh.
What does panhandler mean?
- One who panhandles; an urban beggar who typically stands on a street with an outstretched container in hand, begging for loose change or money.
Where does panhandler come from?
Alternatively, possibly from the notion that the shape of one's outstretched arm in relation to a seated or squatting beggar brings to mind the image of a panhandle.
Questions about saying panhandler
How do you pronounce panhandler?
Say PAN-hand-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænˌhændlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpænhændlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panhandler?
Panhandler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · hand · ler.
Is panhandler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpænhændlə/ (PAN-hand-luh).