How to Pronounce "peter pan syndrome"
expression
PEE-ter PAN SIN-drohm
PEE-tuh PAN SIN-drohm
Definition
Peter Pan syndrome describes adults who avoid responsibilities and act like children, not wanting to grow up emotionally or socially.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpitɝ/ /ˈpæn/ /ˈsɪnˌdɹoʊm
British English
pˈiːtɐ/ /pæn/ /sˈɪndɹəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEE-ter PAN SIN-drohm
UK
PEE-tuh PAN SIN-drohm
Listen in Context
He has Peter Pan syndrome and avoids adult responsibilities.
People with Peter Pan syndrome may not want to grow up.
Peter Pan syndrome means someone avoids acting like an adult.
Do you think your brother has Peter Pan syndrome? He still lives with your parents and refuses to get a job.