How to Pronounce "pan out"
expression
ˈpæn/ /ˈaʊt
PAN-owt
pæn/ /ˈaʊt
PAN-owt
Definition
If something pans out, it develops in a successful or satisfactory way. It is often used when talking about plans, efforts, or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæn/ /ˈaʊt
British English
pæn/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAN-owt
UK
PAN-owt
Listen in Context
We hope our plan will pan out.
His idea didn’t pan out as expected.
Let’s see how things pan out.
If this job doesn’t pan out, I’ll look for something else.