Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

penitently

How many syllables in penitently?

  4 syllables

Divide penitently into syllables:   pen-i-tent-ly
Stressed syllable in penitently:   pen-i-tent-ly
How to say penitently:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"penitently." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 12 September 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why penitently is 4 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
See how you do on the questions
that most adults get wrong.
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

Synonyms for penitently


2 syllables
  • humbly
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
    7 syllables
      Teachers
      We award $250 every month to
      help teachers
      teach their students.
      $Read the contest rules and apply
      Fun Fact
      Spain, France, Greece, & Chad
      4 countries, 1 syllable each
      !See more facts
      FAQ
      Is fire 1 or 2
      syllables?
      ?Learn Here
      Ever Wonder
      when you should use
      Its and It's?
      Find Out Here

      Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
      Need help finding a syllable count?
      Want to say thank you?

      Contact Us!