penance
PE-nans
penans
/ˈpɛnəns/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “penance” is spelled “penans”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | e | n | a | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɛ/ | /n/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “penance” with
7 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“penans” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “penance”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“penance” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “penance”?
“penance” is pronounced PE-nans — IPA /ˈpɛnəns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “penans”.
How many syllables are in “penance”?
“penance” has 2 syllables: PE-nans (the capitalized syllable is stressed).