Como Pronunciar "penitent"

word

PEN-ih-tent

Definição

Feeling or showing regret for having done something wrong or for a sin; a penitent is also a person who feels or expresses sincere regret or repentance.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈpɛnɪtɪnt

Inglês Britânico

pˈɛnɪtənt

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

PEN-ih-tent

Ouça em Contexto

The penitent child apologized for breaking the vase.

She gave him a penitent look after lying to him.

The penitent knelt in the church, asking for forgiveness.

He sounded truly penitent during his apology at the meeting.