How to pronounce pardons
Say it like PAR-dunz. Pardons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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US American/ˈpɑrdənz/PAR-dunz
UK British/ˈpɑːdənz/PAH-dunz
- PAR
- dunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pardons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pardons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-dunz.
What does pardons mean?
noun
- plural of pardon How to pronounce pardon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pardon How to pronounce pardon
Questions about saying pardons
How do you pronounce pardons?
Say PAR-dunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrdənz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːdənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pardons?
Pardons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · dunz.
Is pardons 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 /ˈpɑːdənz/ (PAH-dunz).