To pronounce "penurious", say PEN-ur-ious — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PEN-ur-ious
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"penurious" has 3 syllables: pen-ur-ious.
"Penurious" has 3 syllables: pen · ur · ious.
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