How to pronounce panther
Say it like PAN-ther. Panther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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US American/ˈpænθɚ/PAN-ther
UK British/ˈpænθə/PAN-thuh
- PAN
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panther 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.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of panther
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAN-thuh.
What does panther mean?
noun
- a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
- a leopard in the black color phase
- large American feline resembling a lion
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Questions about saying panther
How do you pronounce panther?
Say PAN-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænθɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpænθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panther?
Panther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · ther.
Is panther 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 /ˈpænθə/ (PAN-thuh).