How to pronounce penates
Say it like puh-NAH-teez. Penates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- puh
- NAH
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of penates
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-NAH-teez.
What does penates mean?
- The household deities thought to watch over the houses and storerooms of ancient Rome.
- Synonym of household deities in other contexts.
Where does penates come from?
From Latin penātēs, from penus (“inner part of house”).
Questions about saying penates
How do you pronounce penates?
Say puh-NAH-teez. The American pronunciation is /pəˈnɑtiz/. In British English it is /pəˈnɑːtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penates?
Penates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: puh · NAH · teez.
Is penates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pəˈnɑːtiːz/ (puh-NAH-teez).