How to pronounce peninitial
Say it like pen-ih-NISH-ul. Peninitial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
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- pen
- ih
- NISH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peninitial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peninitial
American and British speakers say peninitial in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛnɪˈnɪʃəl/ in the US and /ˌpɛnɪˈnɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pen-ih-NISH-ul.
What does peninitial mean?
- Falling in the position after initial position; second.
Where does peninitial come from?
Blend of penultimate + initial, treating pen- (from Latin paene (“almost”)) as a prefix.
Words that rhyme with peninitial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peninitial.
Questions about saying peninitial
How do you pronounce peninitial?
Say pen-ih-NISH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛnɪˈnɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɛnɪˈnɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peninitial?
Peninitial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: pen · ih · NISH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say peninitial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛnɪˈnɪʃəl/ and the British form is /ˌpɛnɪˈnɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.