How to Pronounce Panacea

To pronounce "panacea", say PAN-ac-ea — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “panacea”

"panacea" has 3 syllables: pan-ac-ea. It rhymes with idea and stria, if that helps it stick.

What does panacea mean?

noun

A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.
Something that will solve all problems.
“A monorail will be a panacea for our traffic woes.”

Synonyms

allheal woundwort catholicon cure-all elixir wonder drug magic bullet miracle

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Words that rhyme with panacea

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idea stria asea urea dyspnea galleria logophilia diarrhea gonorrhea diarrhoea tortilla pizzeria

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "panacea"?▾

"Panacea" has 3 syllables: pan · ac · ea.

What is the IPA transcription of "panacea"?▾

The IPA transcription of "panacea" is /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/.

What does "panacea" mean?▾

Panacea: A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.

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