How to pronounce penguinarium
Say it like peng-gwih-NER-ee-um. Penguinarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER).
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- peng
- gwih
- NER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penguinarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pengGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- gwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of penguinarium
American and British speakers say penguinarium in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛŋɡwɪˈnɛriəm/ in the US and /ˌpɛŋɡwɪˈnɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: peng-gwih-NAIR-ee-um.
What does penguinarium mean?
- A vivarium for penguins.
Where does penguinarium come from?
From penguin + -arium.
Words that rhyme with penguinarium
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Questions about saying penguinarium
How do you pronounce penguinarium?
Say peng-gwih-NER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛŋɡwɪˈnɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌpɛŋɡwɪˈnɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penguinarium?
Penguinarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER). Broken into parts: peng · gwih · NER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say penguinarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛŋɡwɪˈnɛriəm/ and the British form is /ˌpɛŋɡwɪˈnɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.