How to pronounce penceless
Say it like PEN-slus. Penceless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- slus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penceless 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.
- slusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of penceless
American and British speakers say penceless in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛnsləs/ in the US and /ˈpɛnsləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-slus.
What does penceless mean?
- penniless; entirely lacking money
Where does penceless come from?
From pence + -less.
Words that rhyme with penceless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of penceless.
Questions about saying penceless
How do you pronounce penceless?
Say PEN-slus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnsləs/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnsləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penceless?
Penceless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · slus.
Do Americans and Brits say penceless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛnsləs/ and the British form is /ˈpɛnsləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.