How to Pronounce "penguin"
word
/ˈpɛŋɡwən/
PENG-gwuhn
/pˈɛŋɡwɪn/
PENG-gwin
Definition
A penguin is a black and white bird that cannot fly, and lives mostly in the cold regions of the Southern Hemisphere, especially Antarctica.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛŋɡwən/
British English
/pˈɛŋɡwɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PENG-gwuhn
UK
PENG-gwin
Listen in Context
A penguin cannot fly, but it can swim very well.
The penguin lives in cold places like Antarctica.
Children like to watch penguins at the zoo.
I saw a documentary about a baby penguin learning to swim.