How to pronounce panjandrum
Say it like pan-JAN-drum. Panjandrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAN).
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- pan
- JAN
- drum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panjandrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- panKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- drumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of panjandrum
American and British speakers say panjandrum in essentially the same way: /pænˈdʒændrəm/ in the US and /pænˈdʒændrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: pan-JAN-drum.
What does panjandrum mean?
- An important, powerful or influential person; muckamuck.
- A self-important or pretentious person.
Where does panjandrum come from?
Coined as a nonce word in the 18th century by British dramatist Samuel Foote.
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Questions about saying panjandrum
How do you pronounce panjandrum?
Say pan-JAN-drum. The American pronunciation is /pænˈdʒændrəm/. In British English it is /pænˈdʒændrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panjandrum?
Panjandrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAN). Broken into parts: pan · JAN · drum.
Do Americans and Brits say panjandrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pænˈdʒændrəm/ and the British form is /pænˈdʒændrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.