To pronounce "penumbral", say PEN-umbr-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PEN-umbr-al
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"penumbral" has 3 syllables: pen-umbr-al.
"Penumbral" has 3 syllables: pen · umbr · al.
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