How to Pronounce "penetrating"
word
ˈpɛnəˌtɹeɪtɪŋ
PEN-uh-TRAY-ting
pˈɛnɪtɹˌeɪtɪŋ
PEN-ih-TRAY-ting
Definition
Describes something that goes through or into something else, often used for sounds, looks, or ideas that are very sharp, strong, or deep.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛnəˌtɹeɪtɪŋ
British English
pˈɛnɪtɹˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-uh-TRAY-ting
UK
PEN-ih-TRAY-ting
Listen in Context
The owl gave me a penetrating stare.
She made a penetrating comment about the problem.
A penetrating noise woke me up last night.
He has such penetrating eyes—it feels like he can read your mind.