How to pronounce pannierwise
Say it like PAN-ee-er-wyze. Pannierwise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- ee
- er
- wyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pannierwise 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.
- wyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pannierwise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAN-ih-uh-wyze.
What does pannierwise mean?
- In the manner of panniers, fastened on either side of the back of a bicycle or pack animal, or carried over both shoulders.
Where does pannierwise come from?
From pannier + -wise.
Questions about saying pannierwise
How do you pronounce pannierwise?
Say PAN-ee-er-wyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæniɚˌwaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpænɪəˌwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pannierwise?
Pannierwise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · ee · er · wyze.
Is pannierwise 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 /ˈpænɪəˌwaɪz/ (PAN-ih-uh-wyze).