How to Pronounce "panther"
word
/ˈpænθɝ/
PAN-thur
/pˈɑːnθɐ/
PAHN-thuh
Definition
A large wild cat, typically referring to a black leopard or black jaguar. In North America, it can also refer to a cougar or mountain lion.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpænθɝ/
British English
/pˈɑːnθɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAN-thur
UK
PAHN-thuh
Listen in Context
A black panther was spotted in the jungle.
The Florida panther is an endangered species.
The panther moved silently through the tall grass.
She moved with the grace of a panther, slipping unnoticed through the crowd.