To pronounce "penetrating", say PEN-etr-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PEN-etr-at-ing
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"penetrating" has 4 syllables: pen-etr-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Penetrating" has 4 syllables: pen · etr · at · ing.
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