How to pronounce penthusiasm
Say it like penth-YOO-zee-az-um. Penthusiasm has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO).
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- penth
- YOO
- zee
- az
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penthusiasm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- azKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of penthusiasm
American and British speakers say penthusiasm in essentially the same way: /pɛnθˈjuziæzəm/ in the US and /pɛnθˈjuːziæzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: penth-YOO-zee-az-um.
What does penthusiasm mean?
- Enthusiasm for writing.
Where does penthusiasm come from?
Blend of pen + enthusiasm.
Questions about saying penthusiasm
How do you pronounce penthusiasm?
Say penth-YOO-zee-az-um. The American pronunciation is /pɛnθˈjuziæzəm/. In British English it is /pɛnθˈjuːziæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penthusiasm?
Penthusiasm has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO). Broken into parts: penth · YOO · zee · az · um.
Do Americans and Brits say penthusiasm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛnθˈjuziæzəm/ and the British form is /pɛnθˈjuːziæzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.