How to Pronounce "penalize for"
expression
ˈpɛnəˌɫaɪz/, /ˈpinəˌɫaɪz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PEN-uh-lyz for
ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ /fˈɔː
PEE-nuh-lyz faw
Definition
To punish or give a disadvantage to someone because they did something wrong or broke a rule.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛnəˌɫaɪz/, /ˈpinəˌɫaɪz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-uh-lyz for
UK
PEE-nuh-lyz faw
Listen in Context
The teacher will penalize for late homework.
Players can be penalized for breaking the rules.
You will be penalized for not wearing a helmet.
He was penalized for arriving late to the meeting several times.