How to pronounce pennant
Say it like PEN-unt. Pennant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pennant. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PEN
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pennant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pennant
American and British speakers say pennant in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛnənt/ in the US and /ˈpɛnənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-unt.
What does pennant mean?
- The broad pennant flown by commodores.
- The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
- The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
Where does pennant come from?
From Middle English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna (“feather”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with pennant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pennant.
Questions about saying pennant
How do you pronounce pennant?
Say PEN-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnənt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pennant?
Pennant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say pennant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛnənt/ and the British form is /ˈpɛnənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.