To pronounce "penitency", say PEN-it-ency — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
penitency
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PEN-it-ency
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"penitency" has 3 syllables: pen-it-ency.
"Penitency" has 3 syllables: pen · it · ency.
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