How to Pronounce Pardon

To pronounce "pardon", say PARD-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑɹ.dən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɑɹ.dən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pardon”

"pardon" has 2 syllables: pard-on. It rhymes with garden and gardon, if that helps it stick.

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

What does pardon mean?

noun

  1. Forgiveness for an offence.
  2. An order that releases a convicted criminal without further punishment, prevents future punishment, or (in some jurisdictions) removes an offence from a person's criminal record, as if it had never been committed.

verb

  1. To forgive (a person).
  2. To refrain from exacting as a penalty.

interjection

  1. Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.

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Words that rhyme with pardon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gardengardonardindardan

Related words

forgivenessexcuseamnestycondoneforgiveapologizeapologyremission

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pardon"?▾

"Pardon" has 2 syllables: pard · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "pardon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pardon" is /ˈpɑɹ.dən/.

What does "pardon" mean?▾

Pardon: Forgiveness for an offence.

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