How to pronounce pantomime
Say it like PAN-tuh-myme. Pantomime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- tuh
- myme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pantomime 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.
- mymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pantomime
American and British speakers say pantomime in essentially the same way: /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/ in the US and /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-tuh-myme.
What does pantomime mean?
- The drama in ancient Greece and Rome featuring such performers; or (later) any of various kinds of performance modeled on such work.
- A traditional theatrical entertainment, originally based on the commedia dell'arte, but later aimed mostly at children and involving physical comedy, topical jokes, call and response, and fairy-tale plots.
- The act of gesturing without speaking; a dumb-show, a mime.
- To make (a gesture) without speaking.“I pantomimed steering a car; he understood, and tossed the keys to me.”
- To entertain others by silent gestures or actions.
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Questions about saying pantomime
How do you pronounce pantomime?
Say PAN-tuh-myme. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pantomime?
Pantomime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · tuh · myme.
Do Americans and Brits say pantomime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.