How to Pronounce Panache

To pronounce "panache", say PAN-ach-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈnæʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pəˈnæʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “panache”

"panache" has 3 syllables: pan-ach-e. It rhymes with swash and quash, if that helps it stick.

What does panache mean?

noun

  1. An ornamental plume on a helmet.
  2. Flamboyance, energetic style or action; dash; verve.

Synonyms

dashflamboyanceswaggervervehackleplumageplume

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Words that rhyme with panache

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swashquashsloshwhitewashposhhogwashtoshawashwashdoshbackwashbosh

Related words

styleelanflairdashpuffflumeplumeeclat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "panache"?▾

"Panache" has 3 syllables: pan · ach · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "panache"?▾

The IPA transcription of "panache" is /pəˈnæʃ/.

What does "panache" mean?▾

Panache: An ornamental plume on a helmet.

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