How to pronounce peneplain
Say it like PEE-nih-playn. Peneplain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- nih
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peneplain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- playnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of peneplain
American and British speakers say peneplain in essentially the same way: /ˈpinɪpleɪn/ in the US and /ˈpiːnɪpleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-nih-playn.
What does peneplain mean?
- A low-relief plain representing the final stage of fluvial erosion during times of extended tectonic stability.
Where does peneplain come from?
From pene- + plain.
Questions about saying peneplain
How do you pronounce peneplain?
Say PEE-nih-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpinɪpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpiːnɪpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peneplain?
Peneplain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · nih · playn.
Do Americans and Brits say peneplain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpinɪpleɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpiːnɪpleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.