How to pronounce penthos
Say it like PEN-thos. Penthos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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US American/ˈpɛnθɑs/PEN-thos
UK British/ˈpɛnθɒs/PEN-thos
- PEN
- thos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penthos 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.
- thosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of penthos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PEN-thos.
What does penthos mean?
noun
- sorrow; grief; mourning or sadness
Questions about saying penthos
How do you pronounce penthos?
Say PEN-thos. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnθɑs/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnθɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penthos?
Penthos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · thos.
Is penthos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɛnθɒs/ (PEN-thos).