How to pronounce penalty

penalty

/ˈpenəlti/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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How do you pronounce penalty?

Penalty is pronounced /ˈpenəlti/ in American English.

How many syllables are in penalty?

Penalty has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in penalty?

The first syllable: /ˈpenəlti/.