How to pronounce pendulous
Say it like PEN-juh-lus. Pendulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- juh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pendulous 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pendulous
American and British speakers say pendulous in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛndʒələs/ in the US and /ˈpɛndjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-dyuu-lus.
What does pendulous mean?
- Hanging from, or as if from, a support.
- Indecisive or hesitant
- Having branches etc. that bend downwards; drooping or weeping
Where does pendulous come from?
Borrowed from Latin pendulus (“pendant”), from pendeō (“to hang”).
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Questions about saying pendulous
How do you pronounce pendulous?
Say PEN-juh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛndʒələs/. In British English it is /ˈpɛndjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pendulous?
Pendulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · juh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say pendulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛndʒələs/ and the British form is /ˈpɛndjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.