How to Pronounce Panic

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpænɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “panic”

"panic" has 2 syllables: pan-ic. It rhymes with galvanic and organic, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: panik, panek — easy to mix up when writing.

What does panic mean?

noun

  1. Overpowering fright, often affecting groups of people or animals.
  2. Rapid reduction in asset prices due to broad efforts to raise cash in anticipation of continuing decline in asset prices.

verb

  1. To feel overwhelming fear.
  2. To cause somebody to panic.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the god Pan.
  2. Of fear, fright etc: sudden or overwhelming (attributed by the ancient Greeks to the influence of Pan).

Words that rhyme with panic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

galvanicorganicmechanicbotanicvolcanicgiganticgermanicinorganictympanictransatlantictannicstannic

Related words

terrorscarecrisisalertfreakcalmscaremongeringcritical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "panic"?▾

"Panic" has 2 syllables: pan · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "panic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "panic" is /ˈpænɪk/.

What does "panic" mean?▾

Panic: Overpowering fright, often affecting groups of people or animals.

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