How to Pronounce "pansy"
word
/ˈpænzi/
PAN-zee
/pˈænzi/
PAN-zee
Definition
A pansy is a type of colorful garden flower. In slang, especially offensively, it can mean a man who is seen as weak or not traditionally masculine.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpænzi/
British English
/pˈænzi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAN-zee
UK
PAN-zee
Listen in Context
The pansy has purple and yellow petals.
We planted pansies in the garden.
A pansy is easy to grow and needs sunlight.
She bought a bunch of pansies for her balcony.