Como Pronunciar "penance"
word
/ˈpɛnəns/
PEN-uhns
/pˈɛnəns/
PEN-uhns
Definição
Penance is an action or feeling of regret for doing something wrong, often done to make up for a mistake or sin. In religious contexts, it can mean a specific act or prayer to show you are sorry.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
/ˈpɛnəns/
Inglês Britânico
/pˈɛnəns/
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PEN-uhns
UK
PEN-uhns
Ouça em Contexto
He did penance for lying to his parents.
Confessing his mistake was the first step of his penance.
As penance, she volunteered at the animal shelter.
He saw his long walk home in the rain as penance for forgetting her birthday.