How to pronounce penguins
Say it like PENG-gwunz. Penguins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PENG).
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- PENG
- gwunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penguins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- gwunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of penguins
American and British speakers say penguins in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛŋɡwənz/ in the US and /ˈpɛŋɡwənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PENG-gwunz.
What does penguins mean?
- plural of penguin How to pronounce penguin
Questions about saying penguins
How do you pronounce penguins?
Say PENG-gwunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛŋɡwənz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛŋɡwənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penguins?
Penguins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PENG). Broken into parts: PENG · gwunz.
Do Americans and Brits say penguins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛŋɡwənz/ and the British form is /ˈpɛŋɡwənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.