How to Pronounce Pantomime

To pronounce "pantomime", say PANT-om-im-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pantomime”

"pantomime" has 4 syllables: pant-om-im-e. It rhymes with paradigm and sublime, if that helps it stick.

What does pantomime mean?

noun

  1. A Classical comic actor, especially one who works mainly through gesture and mime.
  2. The drama in ancient Greece and Rome featuring such performers; or (later) any of various kinds of performance modelled on such work.

verb

  1. To make (a gesture) without speaking.

    “I pantomimed steering a car; he understood, and tossed the keys to me.”

  2. To entertain others by silent gestures or actions.

Words that rhyme with pantomime

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradigmsublimeprimechimemaritimestimetimeslimeclimblimerhymelifetime

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pantomime"?▾

"Pantomime" has 4 syllables: pant · om · im · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pantomime"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pantomime" is /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/.

What does "pantomime" mean?▾

Pantomime: A Classical comic actor, especially one who works mainly through gesture and mime.

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