How to pronounce penstemon
Say it like PEN-stih-mun. Penstemon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- stih
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penstemon 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.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of penstemon
American and British speakers say penstemon in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛnstɪmən/ in the US and /ˈpɛnstɪmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-stih-mun.
What does penstemon mean?
- Any plant of the genus Penstemon, the beardtongues.
Where does penstemon come from?
Borrowed from translingual Penstemon.
Questions about saying penstemon
How do you pronounce penstemon?
Say PEN-stih-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnstɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnstɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penstemon?
Penstemon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · stih · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say penstemon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛnstɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈpɛnstɪmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.