How to pronounce pantheon
Say it like PAN-thee-ahn. Pantheon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- thee
- ahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pantheon 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pantheon
American and British speakers say pantheon in essentially the same way: /ˈpænθiˌɑn/ in the US and /ˈpænθiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-thee-un.
What does pantheon mean?
- A temple dedicated to all the gods.
- All the gods of a particular people or religion, particularly the ancient Greek gods residing on Olympus, considered as a group.
- A category or classification denoting the most honored persons of a group.
Where does pantheon come from?
From Pantheon (“a Roman temple to the gods later used as a church”), c.
Questions about saying pantheon
How do you pronounce pantheon?
Say PAN-thee-ahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænθiˌɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpænθiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pantheon?
Pantheon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · thee · ahn.
Do Americans and Brits say pantheon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpænθiˌɑn/ and the British form is /ˈpænθiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.