How to Pronounce Padawan

To pronounce "padawan", say PAD-aw-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpædəˌwɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

padawan

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying padawan, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpædəˌwɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “padawan”

"padawan" has 3 syllables: pad-aw-an.

What does padawan mean?

noun

  1. An apprentice or student Jedi.
  2. (by extension) Any apprentice or student.

Related words

condisciplenovitiateshishyadiscipleprotegeminor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "padawan"?▾

"Padawan" has 3 syllables: pad · aw · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "padawan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "padawan" is /ˈpædəˌwɒn/.

What does "padawan" mean?▾

Padawan: An apprentice or student Jedi.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “padawan” in the full dictionary →