To pronounce "penal", say PEN-al — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"penal" has 2 syllables: pen-al. It rhymes with venal and plenal, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Penal" has 2 syllables: pen · al.
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