How to pronounce penes
Say it like PEE-neez. Penes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penes 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of penes
American and British speakers say penes in essentially the same way: /ˈpiniz/ in the US and /ˈpiːniːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-neez.
What does penes mean?
- plural of pene
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pene
Questions about saying penes
How do you pronounce penes?
Say PEE-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiniz/. In British English it is /ˈpiːniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penes?
Penes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say penes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiniz/ and the British form is /ˈpiːniːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.