How to Pronounce Penology

To pronounce "penology", say PEN-ol-ogy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PEN-ol-ogy

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💡 Tip for remembering “penology”

"penology" has 3 syllables: pen-ol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does penology mean?

noun

  1. Study of the processes devised and adopted for the punishment and prevention of crime.

Words that rhyme with penology

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ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

poenologycriminologyponerologypsychonosologycriminalisticspolitologyvictimologypedology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "penology"?▾

"Penology" has 3 syllables: pen · ol · ogy.

What does "penology" mean?▾

Penology: Study of the processes devised and adopted for the punishment and prevention of crime.

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