How to pronounce pantry
Say it like PAN-tree. Pantry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pantry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pantry
American and British speakers say pantry in essentially the same way: /ˈpæntri/ in the US and /ˈpæntri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-tree.
What does pantry mean?
- A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.
- A break room.
Where does pantry come from?
From Middle English panetrie, from Old French paneterie, related to Latin panis (“bread”).
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Words that rhyme with pantry
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Questions about saying pantry
How do you pronounce pantry?
Say PAN-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæntri/. In British English it is /ˈpæntri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pantry?
Pantry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say pantry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæntri/ and the British form is /ˈpæntri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.