How to Pronounce Pennyroyal

To pronounce "pennyroyal", say PENNYR-oy-al — 3 syllables, IPA /pɛnɪˈɹɔɪəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɛnɪˈɹɔɪəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pennyroyal”

"pennyroyal" has 3 syllables: pennyr-oy-al.

What does pennyroyal mean?

noun

  1. Mentha pulegium, a plant of the mint family, formerly much used in various medicinal treatments and as a flea repellent.

Synonyms

pudding grasssquaw mint

Related words

brotherwortpennywort

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pennyroyal"?▾

"Pennyroyal" has 3 syllables: pennyr · oy · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "pennyroyal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pennyroyal" is /pɛnɪˈɹɔɪəl/.

What does "pennyroyal" mean?▾

Pennyroyal: Mentha pulegium, a plant of the mint family, formerly much used in various medicinal treatments and as a flea repellent.

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