How to Pronounce Panel

To pronounce "panel", say PAN-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpænəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpænəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “panel”

"panel" has 2 syllables: pan-el. It rhymes with channel and annul, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pannell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does panel mean?

noun

  1. A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.

    “Behind the picture was a panel on the wall.”

  2. A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example.

    “Today’s panel includes John Smith.”

verb

  1. To fit with panels.

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Words that rhyme with panel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

channelannuldismantlefanalflannelfannelcannelempanelmanulannalbranleimpanel

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "panel"?▾

"Panel" has 2 syllables: pan · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "panel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "panel" is /ˈpænəl/.

What does "panel" mean?▾

Panel: A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.

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