Penguin: how to say it, spell it and use it
penguin
/ˈpeŋɡwən/
Short answer
The English word penguin is pronounced /ˈpeŋɡwən/. It is spelled P-E-N-G-U-I-N and has 7 letters. With a or an: a penguin. The plural is penguins.
Example sentence
The penguin cannot fly.
Key facts
- English
- penguin
- Pronunciation
- /ˈpeŋɡwən/
- With a or an
- a penguin
- Plural
- penguins
- Spelling
- P-E-N-G-U-I-N
- Number of letters
- 7
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce penguin?
Penguin is pronounced /ˈpeŋɡwən/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell penguin?
Penguin is spelled P-E-N-G-U-I-N. It has 7 letters.
What is the plural of penguin?
The plural of penguin is penguins.
Do you say a or an before penguin?
Say a penguin.
How do you use penguin in a sentence?
For example: The penguin cannot fly.
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