How to Pronounce Penumbras

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

PEN-umbr-as

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💡 Tip for remembering “penumbras”

"penumbras" has 3 syllables: pen-umbr-as.

What does penumbras 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

aurasemanationsoriginalisttextualisttextualismpreamblesintersticessophistries

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "penumbras"?▾

"Penumbras" has 3 syllables: pen · umbr · as.

What does "penumbras" mean?▾

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

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