How to pronounce penalties
Say it like PEN-ul-teez. Penalties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- ul
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penalties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of penalties
American and British speakers say penalties in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛnəltiz/ in the US and /ˈpɛnəltiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-ul-teez.
What does penalties mean?
Questions about saying penalties
How do you pronounce penalties?
Say PEN-ul-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnəltiz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnəltiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penalties?
Penalties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · ul · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say penalties the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛnəltiz/ and the British form is /ˈpɛnəltiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.