How to pronounce pannier
Say it like PAN-ee-er. Pannier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pannier 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pannier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAN-ih-uh.
What does pannier mean?
- A large basket or bag fastened, usually in pairs, to the back of a bicycle or pack animal, or carried in pairs over the shoulders.
- A decorative basket for the display of flowers or fruits.
- A breadbasket.
Where does pannier come from?
From Middle English panere, panȝere, panyere, from Old French panier, paniere, from Latin pānārium (“a bread basket”), from pānis (“bread”).
Questions about saying pannier
How do you pronounce pannier?
Say PAN-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæniɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpænɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pannier?
Pannier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · ee · er.
Is pannier 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 /ˈpænɪə/ (PAN-ih-uh).