How to pronounce penton
Say it like PEN-tun. Penton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of penton
American and British speakers say penton in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛntən/ in the US and /ˈpɛntən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-tun.
What does penton mean?
- A pentagonal capsomere of an adenovirus capsid.
Where does penton come from?
From pent- + -on.
Words that rhyme with penton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of penton.
Questions about saying penton
How do you pronounce penton?
Say PEN-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛntən/. In British English it is /ˈpɛntən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penton?
Penton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say penton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛntən/ and the British form is /ˈpɛntən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.