How to Pronounce Penumbrae

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

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Letters

PEN-umbr-ae

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💡 Tip for remembering “penumbrae”

"penumbrae" has 3 syllables: pen-umbr-ae.

What does penumbrae mean?

noun

  1. A partially shaded area around the edges of a shadow, especially an eclipse.
  2. A region around the edge of a sunspot, darker than the sun's surface but lighter than the middle of the sunspot.

Synonyms

grey areaoutskirtperiphery

Related words

umbraeumbramysteriumshadowlandsobscuratenebraeumbralocculta

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "penumbrae"?▾

"Penumbrae" has 3 syllables: pen · umbr · ae.

What does "penumbrae" mean?▾

Penumbrae: A partially shaded area around the edges of a shadow, especially an eclipse.

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