panel

How to Split "panel" into Syllables

The word panel is divided into 2 syllables: pa·nel. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pa — 1st syllable
• nel — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of panel:

• IPA: /ˈpænəl/

📖 Definitions

1. A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.
2. A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English panel (“piece of cloth, saddle pad, pane of glass, piece of ice, part, division, jury list, jury members”), from Anglo-Norman panel, panelle (“piece of cloth, saddle cushion”), from Vulgar Latin *pannellus, diminutive of Latin pannus (“cloth, rag, garment”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂n- (“fabric”). Cognate with Old English fana (“a piece of cloth, patch, banner, flag, vane”). Doublet of vane. From Middle Low German panele (“wall covering”), from...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare panel with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
panel	2	pa·nel
pinwheel	1	pinwheel
pinhole	3	pin-ho-le
Pamela	3	pa-me-la
pineal	3	pi-ne-al

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pan, pane, pang, pant, panda, paned, panic, Pansy.