To pronounce "penitentiaries", say PEN-it-ent-iar-ies — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
penitentiaries
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PEN-it-ent-iar-ies
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"penitentiaries" has 5 syllables: pen-it-ent-iar-ies. It rhymes with centuries, if that helps it stick.
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"Penitentiaries" has 5 syllables: pen · it · ent · iar · ies.
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