How to pronounce pantyhose
Say it like PAN-tee-hohz. Pantyhose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pantyhose. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PAN
- tee
- hohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pantyhose 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pantyhose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PAN-tih-hohz.
What does pantyhose mean?
- Thin nylon tights worn over the legs, usually tan in color.
Where does pantyhose come from?
From panty + hose.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying pantyhose
How do you pronounce pantyhose?
Say PAN-tee-hohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæntiˌhoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈpæntɪˌhəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pantyhose?
Pantyhose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · tee · hohz.
Is pantyhose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpæntɪˌhəʊz/ (PAN-tih-hohz).