How to Pronounce Panther

To pronounce "panther", say PANTH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpænθə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

panther

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying panther, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpænθə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “panther”

"panther" has 2 syllables: panth-er.

What does panther mean?

noun

  1. Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.
  2. Any big cat of the genus Panthera.

Hear “panther” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Related words

catamountcougarjaguarpumapaintertiger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "panther"?▾

"Panther" has 2 syllables: panth · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "panther"?▾

The IPA transcription of "panther" is /ˈpænθə/.

What does "panther" mean?▾

Panther: Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “panther” in the full dictionary →