How to pronounce pantaloon
Say it like PAN-tuh-loon. Pantaloon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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US American/ˈpæntəˌlun/PAN-tuh-loon
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- PAN
- tuh
- loon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pantaloon 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- loonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does pantaloon mean?
noun
- An aging buffoon.
- Trousers reminiscent of the tight-fitting leggings traditionally worn by a pantaloon.
- A kind of fabric.
Where does pantaloon come from?
Borrowed from French pantalon, from Italian Pantalone (a character in Commedia dell'arte), from Spanish Pantaleon (surname).
Questions about saying pantaloon
How do you pronounce pantaloon?
Say PAN-tuh-loon. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæntəˌlun/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pantaloon?
Pantaloon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · tuh · loon.