How to pronounce panoply
Say it like PAN-o-plee. Panoply has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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US American/ˈpænɑpli/PAN-o-plee
UK British/ˈpænɒpli/PAN-o-plee
- PAN
- o
- plee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panoply 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.
- oKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of panoply
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PAN-o-plee.
What does panoply mean?
noun
- A splendid display of something.
- Ceremonial garments, complete with all accessories.
- Something that covers and protects.
- To fit out in a suit of armor
- To array or bedeck
Questions about saying panoply
How do you pronounce panoply?
Say PAN-o-plee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænɑpli/. In British English it is /ˈpænɒpli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panoply?
Panoply has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · o · plee.
Is panoply pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpænɒpli/ (PAN-o-plee).