How to Pronounce Panhandle

To pronounce "panhandle", say PANH-andl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpænˌhændəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpænˌhændəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “panhandle”

"panhandle" has 3 syllables: panh-andl-e. It rhymes with handle and dandle, if that helps it stick.

What does panhandle mean?

noun

  1. The handle of a pan.
  2. On a map, any arm or projection suggestive of the handle of a pan.

    “Part of Fairfield County, Connecticut constitutes a panhandle, extending into Bronx County, New York.”

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Words that rhyme with panhandle

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handledandlemanhandlemishandlecandlemandilbandlestandel

Related words

pockettongueenclavebegoblasthandgripjackhandlepaddle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "panhandle"?▾

"Panhandle" has 3 syllables: panh · andl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "panhandle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "panhandle" is /ˈpænˌhændəl/.

What does "panhandle" mean?▾

Panhandle: The handle of a pan.

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