How to pronounce panoptic
Say it like pa-NAHP-tik. Panoptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHP).
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- pa
- NAHP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panoptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- paKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of panoptic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pa-NOP-tik.
What does panoptic mean?
- All-seeing; comprehensive, inclusive.
Where does panoptic come from?
From pan- + optic.
Words that rhyme with panoptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of panoptic.
Questions about saying panoptic
How do you pronounce panoptic?
Say pa-NAHP-tik. The American pronunciation is /pæˈnɑptɪk/. In British English it is /pæˈnɒptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panoptic?
Panoptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHP). Broken into parts: pa · NAHP · tik.
Is panoptic 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 /pæˈnɒptɪk/ (pa-NOP-tik).