To pronounce "penological", say PEN-ol-og-ic-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PEN-ol-og-ic-al
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"penological" has 5 syllables: pen-ol-og-ic-al. It rhymes with phrenological and phenological, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Penological" has 5 syllables: pen · ol · og · ic · al.
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