How to Pronounce Peninsula

To pronounce "peninsula", say PEN-ins-ul-a — 4 syllables, IPA /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peninsula”

"peninsula" has 4 syllables: pen-ins-ul-a.

What does peninsula mean?

noun

  1. A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.

Synonyms

bylandcapechersonesehalf-islandheadlandness

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Related words

chersonesesemirokalmostcorrespondentkoreanhanisland

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peninsula"?▾

"Peninsula" has 4 syllables: pen · ins · ul · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "peninsula"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peninsula" is /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/.

What does "peninsula" mean?▾

Peninsula: A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.

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