How to pronounce panicked
Say it like PAN-ikt. Panicked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- ikt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panicked 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.
- iktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of panicked
American and British speakers say panicked in essentially the same way: /ˈpænɪkt/ in the US and /ˈpænɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-ikt.
What does panicked mean?
- simple past and past participle of panic How to pronounce panic
- Experiencing or in a state of panic.
Where does panicked come from?
From panic + -ed.
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Questions about saying panicked
How do you pronounce panicked?
Say PAN-ikt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænɪkt/. In British English it is /ˈpænɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panicked?
Panicked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · ikt.
Do Americans and Brits say panicked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpænɪkt/ and the British form is /ˈpænɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.