Number of syllables in the word 'penitentiary'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word penitentiary.
- No of syllables in penitentiary : 5
- Divide syllables in penitentiary : pen-i-ten-tia-ry
More about the word - penitentiary
- noun
- Synonyms : pen
- Definition : A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (broadly) a prison.
- Definition : A priest in the Roman Catholic Church who administers the sacrament of penance.
- Definition : One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.
- Definition : One who does penance.
- adjective
- Definition : Of or relating to penance; penitential.
- Definition : Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.
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